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CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
LEGAL NOTICE
CONSIDERATION OF PRO-
POSED PALM DESERT
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
AND RELATED ENVIRON-
MENTAL IMPACT RE-
PORTS FOR PALM DE-
SERT PLANNING AqREA.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-
EN that a Public Hearing will
be held befor[e the Palm De-
sert Plonrilnt Commission to
consider a comprehensive up-
date to OdWed General Plan,
and approval of related €nvi-
ronmentat 'Impact Reports on
said General Plan update and
North Sphere of Influence,
which covers approximately
54.4 sauaricles, bounded by
Interstate 10 n the North, the
San BernO,r no Notional For-
est on the th, Indian Wells
Planning area on the east, and
Roncho Mirage Planning area
on the west.
SAID Public Hearing will be
held on February 3, 19131, at
7:00 p.m. in the CouKil Cham-
bers in the Palm Desert City
Hall, 45-275 Prickly Pear
Lane, Palm Desert, Califor-
nia, at which time and Mote
all interested persons are in-
vited to attend and be heard.
RAMOfJ A. DIAZ
SecreTTary
Palm Desert
Planning Commission
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
REPORT ON: Draft General Plan Update
DATE: December 11, 1980
The Planning Commission, on June 20, 1979, directed the Department of Envir-
onmental Services to comprehensively update the adopted General Plan. This
update was deemed necessary since numberous external and internal factors
have started raising questions as to the credibility of the adopted General
Plan. Tonight's study session commences the public review of the Draft
General Plan. It is the first step in finalizing the Draft General Plan.
Comments received tonight and other evenings will assist the Commission and
Staff on finalizing the draft.
The General Plan is an expression, in words and maps, of City policies regard-
ing future social, economic and physical development. It sets forth the
guidelines to which all development, both public and private, must conform.
The General Plan is the official document governing all City Council, Planning
Commission and administrative decisions regarding zoning, subdivision and
public improvements.
By State Law, the preparation and adoption of a General Plan is a responsi-
bility assigned to all municipalities in California. The Legislature has
identified nine elements that every City must include in its General Plan:
Land Use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, seismic safety,
noise, scenic highway and safety. In addition to these required elements, the
City has included five additional elements: Urban design, population/economics,
public facilities, energy and recreation.
This staff report concentrates on three elements (land use, circulation, and
housing), although all of the elements are summarized.
II. LAND USE ELEMENT:
In summary, this element describes the existing and proposed land uses of the
City and its surrounding sphere of influence and shows how they relate to one
another. This element proposes future land uses which incorporates higher
density development to ensure against urban sprawl and a consolidation of
support facilities (commercial, industrial, public, etc.) into areas to
ensure that they provide convenient and complementary services where they are
most needed and best suited.
The Land Use Map includes proposals for each of the major land uses represented
within the entire planning area. Major land uses include: Residential,
commercial, public facilities, industrial and open space.
Density rangesare established for residential land uses. Density ranges
(from 0-18 units per acre) are used to allow for maximum flexibility in using
zoning ordinance and other planning tools to promote the type of development
that is aesthetically attractive and desirable. The ranges are not meant as
strictly "minimums" or "maximums". The lower figure for each designation
represents a "guaranteed" density and the higher figure represents a "potential"
density that could be designated for an area after certain standards, as
determined by the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations and other planning
tools, are met.
The major policies of this element are:
Through environmental and site review assure that development is adequately
served by utilities and public facilities at the time of occupancy.
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General Plan Update
December 11, 1980
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- Balance the development of residential area and other activities with
the development of revenue generating land uses.
- Aggressively pursue a program for the unification and integration of the
core commercial area to insure its viability as the major shopping district.
- Cooperate with all public agencies concerned with land planning within
Palm Desert's planning area.
- Through environmental review, examine all development in light of their
effect on air quality, water, energy and other environmental concerns.
- The intensity and clustering of hillside development should decrease as
the slope increases in such a way that the development is compatible with
slope preservation.
- Periodically review Land Use Map to ensure adequate provision of residential
designation at various densities.
- Encourage the types of commercial and industrial activity which will supply
the City with a broad economic base, provide for the social and economic
need, and address all environmental restraints.
- Revise zoning ordinance to bring the document into conformance with the
General Plan.
- Encourage development of vacant and underutilized land within existing
urban areas presently served by streets, water, sewer and other public
services.
To implement the Land Use Element, three programs are proposed:
- Prepare a Specific Plan for the North Sphere Area: A specific plan details
!he location of different land uses, public facilities and other matters
necessary to implement the plan. The North Sphere Area, which is located
north of Country Club Drive to Interstate 10 and between Monterey Avenue
and Cook Street, represents the area of future expansion for Palm Desert.
This area is subjected to environmentally harsh elements such as flooding,
noise and blowsand. Preparation of a specific plan could mitigate many of
these issues prior to development on a large scale.
- Prepare a Development Monitoring System: Rapid development, as experienced
by the City, can have serious economic, social and environmental impacts
on the community. The impacts vary according to how much development occurs,
density and speed in which it emerges and the amount of infrastructure (i.e.,
sewers, streets, etc.) required to serve the growth. The purpose of such a
development monitoring system is to monitor development activity to identify
and mitigate potential socio-economic and physical land use issues. The
system could identify building activity in a given area and shows where
infrastructure exists. Furthermore, the system could provide information
relating to the marginal cost/revenue of additional development of various
types and a description of how public facilities (e.g., schools) could be
affected by additional development.
- Revision of zoning ordinances and Subdivision regulations: The Draft
General Plan recommends that both documents be reviewe and, if necessary,
revised to introduce energy efficiency in buildings and to meet the City's
housing needs.
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General Plan Update
December 11, 1980 Page Three
III. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION ELEMENT:
In summary, this element describes the need for an effective circulation
system to serve the present and future City, and describes the various
modes of transportation which must be taken into consideration in order to
have a full array of complementary services and means of access available.
This element proposes a roadway and pathway system which provides for
automobile, bicycle and pedestrian -oriented access and circulation throughout
the City and surrounding areas. While only the main arteries are indicated
on the Circulation Network Map, detailed planning on the local level is
required to complete the system in a manner which will make it effective.
The element also establishes right-of-way standards for the construction of
a variety of road types.
Six types of road classifications were developed for the circulation
network. A description of each follows:
Collector: A street, usually of two lanes, but occasionally four lanes,
designed to provide access to and from one area of the community to an
arterial or major thoroughfare.
Secondary Roadway: Collects and distributes traffic from major arterials
to local streets or to traffic destinations.
Scenic Secondary Roadway: Same as secondary roadway, but with a raised
landscaped center median as on E1 Paseo.
Major Thoroughfare: A high capacity street of four or more lanes with a
landscaped median (if appropriate), a limited number of cross streets,
stacking and turning lanes and parking and intended to move people through
and within the community.
Arterial Street: A minimum of four lanes, designed to move people from
one part of t e community to another.
Freeway: A high capacity, multi-laned, divided highway of limited access
with grade separated crossings, intended to move people through the
community or region.
The major policies of this element include:
- work with appropriate County, State and Federal Agencies and programs
to refine and implement the circulation network.
- if appropriate, require the integration of neighborhood level bicycle/
pedestrian/golf cart systems.
- if appropriate, require the construction of bus loading and unloading
areas.
- consider the creation of a bus shuttle system for the commercial area.
- continue the City's share of financial support to SunLine.
- continue to upgrade the circulation network by making the necessary
physical improvements.
- encourage lot and/or access consolidation to reduce the number of ingress/
egress points along major arterials.
- require new commercial developments to provide bicycle parking areas where
bike route access is provided.
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General Plan Update
December 11, 1980
IV. HOUSING ELEMENT:
Page Four
This element describes some basic data, indicates trends, and establishes
present and projected housing needs.
The element suggests various techniques that could be employed to facilitate
the construction of affordable housing and deal with other housing problems
in Palm Desert; these include:
- Create a higher density zone overlay; one method available to meet the
City housing needs is to increase the availability of higher density.
This zone overlay could encourage and facilitate a variety of housing
types (single family, apartments, duplexes, town houses, etc.) by
providing flexible design standards,assisting in the application pro-
cedure and providing other incentives to produce housing residents can
afford.
- In the area of government regulation/assistance, the City should:
1. Examine permit procedures to identify areas where they can
be accelerated to reduce delays, minimize approval time and
reduce cost.
2. Assist in the preparation of Environmental Impact Reports for
low and moderate income housing proposals.
3. Engage, when financially feasible, in land banking, which is the
active acquisition of land by the City.
4. Consider density bonuses to developers providing "affordable"
housing.
5. Examine dwelling unit minimum floor areas to determine whether
requirements may be waived for low and moderate income development
projects.
6. Permit the construction of studio apartments.
7. Permit three story apartment complexes in areas where the site
is not located adjacent to a single family district.
- Establish condominium and stock cooperative conversion standards: The
conversion will be granted if all of the units meet established building
and safety and zoning codes, and all existing City regulations; if there
are sufficient number of rental units available to provide displaced
tenants with adequate housing in similar rent range; and if, upon project
review, the City Council and Planning Commission have determined that the
proposed conversion will not have adverse impacts on the economic, ecologi-
cal, social and aesthetic qualities of the community, on public health,
safety, and general welfare, and on the availability of multifamily rental
stock.
- Establish resale control on those units that have received government sub-
sidies or assistance.
V. REMAINING ELEMENTS:
URBAN DESIGN/SCENIC HIGHWAY
This element describes the importance of establishing the identity and
character of the City, which in turn, will help to create a greater sense of
appreciation and pride in the community.
In conclusion, this element proposes that various features such as landmarks,
focal points, scenic highway, landscaping and architecture should be utilized
to establish an urban design character for the City as a whole and for the
respective community neighborhoods. The element also recommends the creation
of an Urban Design Manual to provide illustrations of good design principles
to assist the City in evaluating projects on a design basis.
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December 11, 1980
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Page Five
This element discusses the present and future capacities of public facilities
(e.g., schools, police and fire protection, etc.) in Palm Desert.
This element proposes that all of the various factors affecting the provision
or deliverance of public facilities and/or services in the City be taken into
consideration. It further calls for standards and regulations to be reviewed
and, if necessary, revised to gaurantee that any adverse effects created by
new developments are minimized.
POPULATION/ECONOMICS
In summary, this element provides basic data about the community which
describes its current population, business, and economic base. This data,
along with other information, helps to provide for a better understanding
of the community, along with a projection of future trends which must be
taken into consideration if effectiveness is to result.
In conclusion, this element establishes facts and projections which confirm
that the City has and will continue to experience significant growth, and
should plan accordingly. All the various factors which affect growth should
be carefully monitored and those factors which most influence future develop-
ment and expansion should be carefully directed through proper planning and
fiscal management.
SAFETY/NOISE/SEISMIC SAFETY
These elements deal with such factors as blowsand, flood control, earthquakes,
public safety, drainage and noise. These elements propose that all of the
various factors affecting the environmental and social quality of the community
be taken into consideration, and that standards and regulations be reviewed
and, if necessary, revised to ensure that any adverse effects created by
continuing development be minimized.
CONSERVATION/OPEN SPACE/RECREATION
In summary, this element inventories and evaluates the existing natural
resources (such as, endangered species and plants), park facilities and
historical buildings within the City and surrounding area.
In conclusion, this element establishes guidelines for the development of
park facilities and for the preservation and protection of the natural
environment during the continuing development of the City.
ENERGY
The primary intent of this element is to provide the necessary planning
(gathering and anlyzing data, establishing goals and objectives, and
formulating implementation policies and programs) to make the City more
energy efficient.
In conclusion, local energy consumption levels could be reduced. The element
describes how -land use controls, such as zoning, subdivision regulations, site
plan review can be refined or developed to improve the efficiency of energy
use, and reduce local consumption of non-renewable energy sources, such as oil.
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
City of Palm Desert
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: HURREL CRUMP, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR GENERAL PLAN CONSIDERATION DATE:September 30, 1980
FOR REZONING TEN (10) ACRES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF COOK
STREET AND 44TH. AVENUE.
The City recently received the attached correspondence from George M. Holstein
III, requesting consideration of a rezoning, as part of the General Plan up-
date, of approximately ten (10) acres located at the northeast corner of Cook
Street and 44th. Avenue, from residential to commercial, to accomodate a
neighborhood shopping center. Said site was recently annexed to the City and
is presently zoned PR-5 (Planned Residential, maximum 5 dwelling units per
acre).
Staff feels that this rezoning request does not appear to be feasible for
several reasons. First, as part of preliminary work on the General Plan Update,
land use allocations throughout the planning area were considered. The proposed
rezoning is adjacent to a mixture of residential and non-residential land uses,
as shown on the attached map. It does not appear that the proposed use is
desirable in relation to adjacent land uses, and with the surrounding neighbor-
hood. The Planning Center (City's Environmental Consultant), concurred with the
developed draft allocation for the area in their environmental review of the
General Plan Update.
In addition, an economic feasibility study completed for cases C/Z 01-80, DP 07-
80 and CUP 07-80, indicated an immediate need for an additional 80,000 square
feet of food store space in the City, as well as an additional 191,000 square
feet of supermarket space by 1985. Said report further indicated that this need
will be based upon development north of Highway 111.
The Commission has provided conceptual approval to Commercial Centers, which
will include supermarkets at Country Club Drive and Monterey Avenue (Case No.
DP03-78), and at Country Club Drive and Cook Street (Case No. DP 20-79). Further-
more, at the meeting of September 17, 1980, the Commission considered a con-
ceptual land use plan of the area presented by the North Sphere Property owners
seeking annexation to the City. Said conceptual plan proposed a Neighborhood
Shopping Center located at Frank Sinatra and Portola, and a Community Shopping
Center located at Cook Street and Country Club Drive. Finally, the Commission
will be continuing consideration of a commercial center at Highway 111 and
Deep Canyon in the near future.
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TO: PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 2
FROM: MURREL CRUMP, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
In the final analysis, it appears that the question boils down to, whether
a Supermarket should be at the proposed location in lieu of one or two of the
proposed markets in the north sphere. Staff feels that the recently opened
Vons Supermarket at Bob Hope and Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage, the substantial
expansion of Safeway Store in Palm Desert and the proposed District Centers
in the North Sphere, will absorb a large majority of the increased demand. Also,
these locations appear to better serve the commercial needs of the entire com-
munity than the proposed site at Cook and 44th.
Staff, therefore, recommends that the Commission decline further consideration
of this request, and instruct staff to inform Mr. Holstein of the reasons for
this decision.
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Murrel Crump
Principal Planner
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September 11, 1980
Mr. Carlos L. Ortega,
Assistant City Manager
City of Palm Desert
45-275 Prickly Pear Lane
Palm Desert, California 92260
Re: Northeast Corner Cook Street at 44th Avenue
Palm Desert, California
Dear Mr. Ortega:
Ray Polin of Coldwell, Banker & Company has advised me that
the General Plan for the City of Palm Desert is under review.
As you may be aware, my property referenced above was just
recently annexed by the city and carries R-5 zoning. Thus,
I am requesting that, the feasibility of rezoning approximately
ten (10) acres at the corner to accommodate a neighborhood
shopping center be included in this General Plan review.
I feel this re -zone is appropriate in that a neighborhood
shopping center at this location would be served by its own
residential trade area surrounding this site. I also feel
that the request is logical in that the intersection is
major and would help the city to reduce some of the traffic
congestion associated with Highway 111. Also, I have been
advised that there is major tenant interest in this particular
property.
I most,,sincerely appreciate your acting upon this request.
Very/trAly yours,
0orge M,/ olstein, III
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R-E 40,000 residential estate 40,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size.
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i.e., R-3 12,000 (4) multiple family residential 12,000 sq.ft. minimum lot size, 4,000 sq.ft. of land area per dwelling unit.
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Mr. Paul Williams
Secretary of Palm Desert
Planning Commission
45-275 Prickly Pear Lane
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Dear Mr. Williams:
As per our previous discussion, we are hereby requesting
that our project at the northeast corner of Deep Canyon and
Highway 111 be placed on the Planning Commission Agenda. of
April 1, 1980, to determine the overall projects' confor-
mance with the Palm Desert General Plan, Redevelopment Plan
and goals established by the camunity.
We will provide you with the necessary exhibits explaining
the general nature of the project, however, since the dis-
cussion will be of a general nature no specific development
plans will be shown.
If you have any further questions contact me.
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C. Robert Hubbard
74-133 El Paseo, Suite H
Palm Desert, Ca. 92260
Honorable Mayor Mullins and City
Council of Palm Desert
45-275 Prickly Pear Lane
Palm Desert, Ca. 92260
Gentlemen:
November 21, 1978
My client is Leslie Fund, Inc., who owns the 8.28 acres
at the N.E. corner of Deep Canyon Road and Highway 111.
I have also met with Joseph Rapkin who with Harrison
Hertzberg, owns the adjoining 20.54 acres. These three
owners control the last large undeveloped property on
the northeast entrance to Palm Desert.
It is my understanding that the Council and the Planning
Commission are going to review portions of the General
Plan of Palm Desert.
All of us are in agreement that we would like to request
that the Council and the Planning Commission schedule a
study session to review this entire area. We feel that
the development to date of this general area and the
Indian Wells developments have established a pattern
that affects the aforesaid property and the General Plan.
Sincerely,
C. R ert Hubbard
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Joseph Rapkin
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Council Referral Item
Planning Commission - December 20, 1978
BACKGROUND:
February 12, 1976 -
The 'S' Study zone first initiated at the
time of the Adoption of the City Zoning Map. \
January 13, 1977 -
Ordinance No. 149 Adopted to retain the 'S'
Study Zoning designation on the subject pro-
perty for an additional year.
November 1, 1977 -
Planning Commission Resolution No. 297
Adopted recommending to the City Council ap-
proval of a Change of Zone from 'S' Study to
PR-5, N, S.P., P.C.(4), S.P. and P.C.(4), N,
S.P. for the subject site.
December 8, 1977 -
Ordinance No. 173 Adopted approving a Change
of Zone from 'S' Study to PR-5, N, S.P.,
P.C.(4), S.P. and P.C.(4), N, S.P. for the sub-
ject site.
ORDINANCE 173
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 107,
THE PALM DESE-RT ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONE
FROM 'S' STUDY TO PR-5, N.S.P. AND P.C.(4), S.P.
AND P.C.(4), N, S.P. ON 15 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGHIWAY 111 BETWEEN DEEP
CANYON ROAD AND THE INDIAN WELLS CITY LIMITS.
CASE NO. C/Z 05-77
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The City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, DOES
} HEREBY ORDAIN, as follows:
SECTION 1: That a portion of Chapter' 25.92 of the Palm -
Desert Municipal Code,-t4e Zoning Map, is hereby amended to read
as shown on the attached exhibit, labeled Exhibit 'A'.
SECTION 2: The City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California,
is hereby directed to publish this'Ordinance once in the Palm Desert Post,
a newspaper of general circulation,'published and circulated in the City of
Palm Desert, California, and shall certify to the passage and adoption of
this Ordinance and the same shall be in full force and effect thirty (30)
days after its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the Palm Desert City Council,
this 8th —day of December 1977, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Brush, McPherson, Newbrander, Wilson & Mullins
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SHEILA R. GILLIG ', CITY CLERK
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PLANNING CO`,LMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 297
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMiMENDING
APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF A PLANNING COM-
MISSION INITIATED CHANGE OF ZONE FRO.M 'S' (STUDY
DISTRICT) TO PR-5, N, S.P. (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL,
5 Dj`ELLING UNITS PER ACRE, SCENIC PRESERVATION
AND NATURAL FACTORS OVERLAY) AND PC(4), S.P.
(PLANNED COMMERCIAL -RESORT, SCENIC PRESERVATION
OVERLAY) ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF DEEP
CANYON ROAD AND HIGHttiAY 111.
CASE NO. C/Z 09-77
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did hold a duly noticed Public Hearing on the lst day
of November, 1977, to consider a Planning Commission initiated re-
zoning from 'S' (Study) to PR-5, N, S.P. (Planned Residential, 5-
dwelling units per acre, Scenic Preservation and Natural Factors Over-
lay), and PC(4), S.P. (Planned Commercial -Resort, Scenic Preservation
Overlay), on property generally located at the northeast corner of the
intersection of Deep Canyon Road and Highway 111, and more particularly
described as:
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625-100-004
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625-100-006
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625-100-007
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625-100-001
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625-100-015
APN
625-100-016
APN
625-100-018
APN
625-100-020
WHEREAS, said application has met the requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolution Number 77-7",
in that this project is considered as an on -going phase of the Zoning
Alap, Case No. C/Z 01-76, for which a final Environmental Impact Report
was certified as complete by the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearings, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said
Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist
which make the approval of the Change of Zone necessary to carry out the
provisions and general purposes of the Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance, in
that:
1. The proposed re -zoning is in conformance with the General Plan
of the City of Palm Desert, California, as recently amended.
2. The proposed re -zoning meets the intent of the Redevelopment
Plan of the City of Palm Desert, California, in that the area in question
is noted as Core Area Commercial, and the range of uses in the Planned
Residential zone does allow compatible uses, such as hotels and restaurants.
3. The proposed zoning designations conform to the adjacent zoning
and would provide for compatible development in relationship to the sur-
rounding area if specific concern is provided for the area adjacent to
Deep Canyon Road in close proximity to the existing residential lots which
are located on the west side of Deep Canyon Road, northerly of Alessandro
Drive.
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 it does hereby recommend approval to the City Council of
the Change of Zone request from 'S' (Study) to PR-5, N, S.P. (Planned
Resid ntial, 5 Units Per Acre, Scenic Preservation and Natural Factors
Overlay), and PC(4), S.P. (Planned Commercial -Resort, Scenic Preservation
Overlay), and PC(4), N, S.P. (Planned Commercial -Resort, Scenic Preserva-
tion and Natural Factors Overlay) as described on the drawing attached
(Exhibit A) for the reasons set out in this Resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 297
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on the lst day of November, 1977, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: SNYDER, KRYDER, BERKEY, KELLY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: READING
ABSTAIN: NONE
GEORGE BERKEY, Chairman
ATTEST:
PAliL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary
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ORDINANCE NO. 149
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 25.46 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL
CODE TO CHANGE THE ZONE FROM 'S" (STUDY) TO 'S' (STUDY)
,ON 15 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGH-
WAY 111 BETWEEN DEEP CANYON ROAD AND THE INDIAN WELLS
CITY LIMIT, AND DECLARING THE CASE NO. /Z 05-76.
The City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION 1: Section 25.46 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, the Zoning
Map, is hereby amended to Change the Zone of a 15 acre parcel of land located
on the north side of Highway 111 between Deep Canyon Road and the'Indian Wells
City Limit, from 'S' (Study) to 'S' (Study), as indicated on the attached
Exhibit "A".
SECTION 2: This Ordinance is hereby declared to be an Urgency Ordinance,
effective immediately upon passage, pursuant to Section 36937 of the State Govern-
ment Code because such an action is necessary to preserve the public welfare and
safety because unless such an action is taken, this property would have no meaning-
ful zoning designation until new hearing procedures could be conducted which would
be in conflict with the City's Ordinances.
SECTION 3: The laity Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, is
hereby directed to cause this Ordinance to be published within fifteen (15) days
of adoption in the Palm Desert Post, a newspaper published and circulated within
the City of Palm Desert, California.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the
Palm Desert City Council, held on this 13th day of January, 1977, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: McPherson, Mullins, Newbrander, Seidler & Brush
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN None
ATTEST:
SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, Actinj City Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
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Palm Desert Planning Commission
November 1', 1977 Page Six
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont.)
D. Case No. C/Z 08-77 (Cont.)
Chairman Berkey noted that this was a Planning Commission
initiated request but that the public was invited to speak "and so
he declared the Public Hearing open.
DAVID BOND, 44-532 San Pasqual, spoke to the Com-
mission questioning which area he was involved
in and what his concerns"should be.
Mr. Williams noted that he was not in an area of concern
but he was welcome to attend the neighborhood meetings.
Chairman Berkey closed the Public Hearing and asked if the
Commissioners had any questions.
Commissioner Kelly stated that she felt the case should be
continued until the 29th of November so the public comments could
be received at the neighborhood meetings.
A motion was made by Commissioner Snyder and seconded by Com-
missioner Kelly to continue the case until November 29th; carried
unanimously (4-0).
E. Case No. C/Z 09-77 - INITIATED BY PALM DESERT PLANNING
COMMISSION
A request that the Planning Commission approve and
forward to the City Council a Change of Zone from 'S'
(Study) to PC(4), S.P. (Planned Commercial Resort,
Scenic Preservation Overlay) and PR-5, N, S.P. (Plan-
ned Residential - 5 dwelling units per acre, Scenic
Preservation and Natural Factor Overlay) on property
located at the at the northeast corner of the inter-
section of Deep Canyon Road and Highway 111.
Mr. Williams reviewed the case and noted the circulation
discussion of the staff report.
Chairman Berkey noted that this was a Planning Commission
initiated request but that the public was invited to speak and so
he declared the Public Hearing open.
JOSEPH RAPKIN, Canal Rd., Rancho Mirage, spoke
against the proposed change of zone and stated
that he was speaking for himself and the property
owners to the west of his property. He referred
to the previous Planning Commission meetings and
change of zone considerations. He indicated that
he and the other owners he represents feel that
the proposed change of zone would hurt the area.
Further he feels that PC-4 would be better or
leave it in 'S'. The property owner to the west
has an offer to sell contingent on the change of
zone decision.
Chairman Berkey closed the public hearing and asked for any
comments by the Planning Commissioners.
Commissioner Snyder commented that the zone could be left as
since Mr. Rapkin speaks for almost half of the property owners. Mr.
Williams stated that a small property owner accepted the proposed
change of zone.
Minutes
Palm Desert Planning Commission
November L, 1977 Page Seven
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont.)
E. Case No. C/Z 09-77 (Cont.)
Some discussion followed regarding leaving it in the 'S'
zone or possible spliting up the parcel and change part of.it but
this would create a circulation problem.
On a motion by Commissioner Snyder, seconded by Commissioner
Kelly, the Commission approved a change of zone on the land fronting;
Highway 111 to PC(4), S.P. & the area along Deep Canyon to PR-5, N, S.P. by
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2-97; carried unanimously (4-0).
THERE WAS A BRIEF RECESS AT 9:00 P.M. THE MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 2:40 P.M.
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VII . OLD BUSINESS - Nonej/�.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. County Referral TT 10849, FRED MOTTLE, Applicant
Request for a 240-lot mobile home subdivision west of
Monterey, north of Country Club Drive and adjacent to Palm
Desert Greens.
Mr. Williams reviewed the request noting that this is
an expansion of Palm Desert Greens.
On a motion by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner
Kelly the Commission approved the proposal and directed the Secretary
to forward the Commissions comments as stated in the staff report
to the Riverside County Planning Dept.; carried unanimously (4-0).
B. County Referral PAI 10759, JACKSON J. TIDWELL, Applicant
Request for approval of a tentative parcel map to
create 3 parcels from a 7.08-acre parcel generally
located westerly of Painted Canyon Road and southerly
of Encelia Way.
Mr. Williams reviewed the request noting that the Engineering
Dept. is requesting that the access to parcels 2 and 3 should be en-
larged and should be paved.
On a motion by Commissioner Kelly, seconded by Commissioner
Kryder, the Commission approve the proposal and directed the Secretary
to forward the Commissions comments including the Engineers statement
to the Riverside County Planning Dept. carried unanimously (4-0).
IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS
B. Review of cases acted on by the Design Review Board at
their meeting of October 11, 1977, Case No. 58C.
Mr. Williams reviewed the case and Mr. Cipriani noted the
revised site plan. The ends of the building will be slump -stone and
the doors will be dark brown. The staff will have to work out the
parking. Parking could be put at the rear of the building. Commis-
sioner Snyder questioned the flat roof.
CHARLES GIBBS, 70-673 Oroville Circle, Rancho Mirage,
spoke to the Commission and stated that the roof is
to be made of sulay steel and it allows for drainage.
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Mr. Williams pointed out that Council�vould still have an
opportunity to review the issue of drainage at the time the
Tract Map is presented for approval. Hopefully, the Bechtel
report will be more finalized at that time.
Councilman Newbrander expressed concern over the fact that
some of the proposed condominiums were 1,400 sq. ft. and yet
3 bedrooms.
Mayor Mullins declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman McPherson stated that he felt this development was
something that had been needed in Palm Desert for a long time and moved
to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 77-138. Councilman
Brush seconded the motion; carried unanimously.
Councilman McPherson moved and Councilman Brush seconded to waive
further reading and pass Ordinance No. 172 to second reading. Motion
carried on the following vote:
AYES: Brush, McPherson, Newbrander & Mullins
NOES: Wilson
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
`Councilman Wilson expressed continued concern over the project
and Indian Wells' position on the Bechtel report. Dave Erwin
stated that if the developer did, in fact, go ahead to the extent
they have expended funds, then they acquire vested rights and
it might become an acquisition issue. Tor. Bouman stated that
it was highly unlikely that Alternate 2 would be selected inas-
much as it is already greatly blocked by existing development.
C. CASE NO. C/Z 09-77, INITIATED BY PALM DESERT PLANNING CO`4`IISSION
Consideration of a Change of Zone from 'S' Study District to
PR-5, N., S.P., P.C. (4), SP, and P.C. (4), N., S.P. or Other
Zones Deemed Appropriate for a 15-Acre Parcel Located at the
Northeast Corner of Deep Canyon and Highway 111.
Mr. Williams presented the Staff Report for Council. He
pointed out that after considerable discussion, the Commission
had decided that a Planned -Commercial Resort designation for
those parcels fronting on Highway 111 would be most favorable.
The P.C. (4) designation would be compatible with both the
Highway Zone in Indian Wells and the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Plan. In addition, the proposal to zone those parcels on
Highway 111 P.C. (4) and the northwesterly parcel PR-5 would
insure that the residential nature of the west side of Deep
Canyon would be protected. The Commission also recommended
placing the entire parcel in the Scenic Preservation Overlay
District and placed the southeast and northwest parcels in
the Natural Factors Overlay District.
Mr. Williams noted a letter received from Mr. Joseph E.
Rapkin, owner of Parcel 20, who requested that the hearing
be continued unless Council concurred with the Staff Report.
Mr. Rapkin wrote on behalf of himself and the owners of
Parcel 18, neither of which could be present that evening.
Mayor Aullins declared the Public Hearing open and invited input
in FAVOR of the rezoning. None was offered.
Mayor Mullins invited input in OPPOSITION to the rezoning.
MRS. IdARION KENNY, 44-335 Deep Canyon, Palm Desert, addressed
Council expressing her opposition to commercial development
being permitted across the street from residences. She felt
the noise and traffic would become unbearable for people living
there.
Councilman Brush responded that -sooner or later this property
is going to be developed, and the Council must find the best
possible zoning for it. He expressed serious doubt that anyone
would build a home on Highway 111.
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Councilman McPherson stated that he felt the proposed zoning
was a logical extension of the commercial zone. He also
concurred with the feasibility of low density single family
or condominium development behind the commercial zoning.
Mayor 'Mullins declared the Public Hearing closed.
Councilman McPherson moved and Councilman Newbrander seconded to
waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 173 to second reading.
Motion carried unanimously.
D. CO.MMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: Receive Public
Input and Discuss Community Needs Relative to the Community
Development Block Grant Program, 4th Year Monies.
Mayor Mullins declared the Public Hearing open.
`.ir. Carlos Ortega, Assistant to the City 11anager, reviewed
the Staff Report with Council indicating that the request
was for the City to rejoin the HCD Program for 4th year
monies in conjunction with the County of Riverside. He
stated that some projects to be submitted to Riverside
County for review would include an improvement -of the
Rancho Road area to alleviate storm water problems;
control of surface water across Highway 111 to include
San Pasqual Avenue from Alessandro to Catalina; and a
park which is under consideration in the COD Specific Plan.
These projects will be proposed to the County of Riverside.
Mayor Mullins invited input in FAVOR of the Program and none was
offered.
Mayor Mullins invited input in OPPOSITION to the Program and none
was offered. The �Nlayor declared the Public Hearing closed.
Councilman Brush moved and Councilman Newbrander seconded to
waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 77-142, and authorize
staff to submit the proposals to the County of Riverside. Motion
carried unanimously.
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 77-140 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE FOUR -NAY STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION
OF AVENUE 44 AND MONTEREY AVENUE.
Mr. Clyde Beebe reviewed the Staff Report pointing out that
this particular intersection was not a normal four-way stop
in that the westerly side of Avenue 44 is divided highway.
This will be an interim measure until the City can install
traffic signals, possibly this year.
Councilman Brush stated his concern that warning signs or
flashers be placed prior to coming to the -new stop signs
so that people will be aware that they have been installed.
Mr. Beebe assured the Council that adequate warning devices
would be installed.
Councilman Wilson moved and Councilman McPherson seconded to
waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 77-140. Motion carried
unanimously.
IX. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
None
For Adoption:
None
December 1, 1977 Page 4
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MINUTES
CITY OF INDIAN WELLS CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 6, 1977
Planning Director stated that the third referral is a change
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of zone request for 15.5 acres on the north side of Highway 111
between Deep Canyon Road and the Indian Wells City Limits from
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"S" (Study) to PC(4), S.P. (Planned Commercial -Resort, Scenic
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Preservation Overlay) and PR-4, S.P. (Planned Residential,
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Director Schmitz reported that the Planning Commission recommended...:;
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approval of PC(4), S.P. (Planned Commercial, Resort, Scenic
Preservation Overlay) at the northeast corner of Deep Canyon
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Road.and High;•.ray 111, and PR-4 S.P. (Planned Residential,
4 dwelling units per acre, Scenic Preservation Overlay) for the
property lying on Highway 111 and easterly of the Deep Canyon
Road parcel. It was the Planning Commission's opinion that
commercial adjoining the City limits would not be compatible
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would encourage requests for additional depth rezoning.
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Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Buss, seconded
by Councilman Hall and carried to recommend that the property
on the north side of Highway 111 be rezoned as follows:"
(a) Approximately 10 acres at the northeast corner of Deep
Canyon Road and Highway Ill as PC(4), S.P. (Planned
Commercial -Resort, Scenic Preservation Overlay) rather
than PR-4 as proposed, based on the following findings:
(1.) There is 'commercial existing on the south side of
High; -,Jay 111 across the street.
(2) The site is located on a major intersection with a
proposed traffic signal and across the street on
Deep Canyon Road from property zoned commercial.
(b) Approximately 5 acres (300' deep) on the north side of
Highway Ill adjoining the Indi-an Wells City Limits as
PR--4, S.P. (Planned Residon tial , 4 dwelling units per acre,
Scenic PreServation Overlay) rather than PC(4) , S.P.
as proposed, based on the following' findings:
(1) Commercial zoning as originally proposed adjoining
the Indian Wells City Limits would not be compatible
and also that
(2) Commercial zoning at. only 300 feet of depth as
originally proposed would tend to encourage requests
for additional depth rezoning -- again not compatible
with R-1 - 12,000 in the City of Indian Wells.
(3) The suggested PR-4, S.P. would be the most consistent
with current Indian Wells City zoning at this location.
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45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260
TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611
September 18, 1975
University of California, Riverside
Mr. Peter Diage, Staff Research Assoc.
Environmental Science Division
Riverside, California 92502
Dear Mr. Diage:
Enclosed is a copy of the Palm Desert General Plan which
was adopted January 20, 1975. Several months ago your
organization expressed an interest in receiving a copy
which is why we are forwarding one now.
The City of Palm Desert is presently in the process of
reviewing its first General Plan Amendments; and has scheduled
public hearings which will begin September 29, 1975. The
tentative date scheduled for City Council approval of the
General Plan Amendments is October 23, 1975. If you are in-
terested in obtaining a copy of our General Plan Amendments
after adoption, please contact the Department of Environmental
Services.
Thank you for your interest in the City of Palm Desert.
Best regards,
C. L. Shepherd
Dept. of Environmental Services
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TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611
September 18, 1975
Environmental Science Associates
1291 East Hillsdale Boulevard
Foster City, California 94404
Attention: Julie Meads
Administrative Assistant
Dear Ms. Meads:
Enclosed is a copy of the Palm Desert General Plan which
was adopted January 20, 1975. Several months ago your
organization expressed an interest in receiving a copy
which is why we are forwarding one now.
The City of Palm Desert is presently in the process of
reviewing its first General Plan Amendments; and has scheduled
public hearings which will begin September 29, 1975. The
tentative date scheduled for City Council approval of the
General Plan Amendments is October 23, 1975. If you are in-
terested in obtaining a copy of our General Plan Amendments
after adoption, please contact the Department of Environmental
Services.
Thank you for your interest in the City of Palm Desert.
Best regards,
C. L. Shepherd
Dept. of Environmental Services
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45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260
TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611
September 18, 1975
The Stanford University Libraries
Government Document Department
Stanford, California 94305
Attention: Carol Turner
Dear Ms. Turner:
Enclosed is a copy of the Palm Desert General Plan which
was adopted January 20, 1975. Several months ago your
organization expressed an interest in receiving a copy
which is why we are forwarding one now.
The City of Palm Desert is presently in the process of
reviewing its first General Plan Amendments; and has scheduled
public hearings which will begin September 29, 1975. The
tentative date scheduled for City Council approval of the
General Plan Amendments is October 23, 1975. If you are in-
terested in obtaining a copy of our General Plan Amendments
after adoption, please contact the Department of Environmental
Services.
Thank you for your interest in the City of Palm Desert.
Best regards,
C. L. Shepherd
Dept. of Environmental Services
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May 22, 1975
City of Palm Desert
Palm Desert City Hall
45-275 Prickly Pear Lane
Palm Desert, California 92260
Gentlemen:
EF Hut+nn & Company Inc
MemC -iw York Stock Exchange
501 South Palm Canyon Drive
P. O. Box 1667
Palm Springs, Calif. 92262
Telephone (714) 325-7131
Enclosed please find a check for $15.00 to cover
the cost of the "General Plan Document for Palm
Desert".
if you could include any other information that
is pertinent to the growth of Palm Desert, we
would very much appreciate it.
Please send this book to:
E. P. HUTTON & COMPANY, INC.
P.O. Box 1667
Palm Springs, Calif. 92262
ATTN: Rita Birns
Thank you for your prompt cooperation in this matter
and we anxiously await receipt of the above.
Sincerely,
Rita Birns
encl. check - $15.00
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE
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BERKELEY • DAVIS • IRVINE • LOS ANGELES • RIVERSIDE • SAN DIEGO • SAN FRANCISCO SANTA BARBARA • SANTA CRUZ
COLLEGE OF BIOLOGICAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
CITRUS RESEARCH CENTER AND
AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION
DEPARTMENT OF SOIL SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
Planning Department
City of Palm Desert
Palm Desert, California
Dear Gentlepersons:
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92502
February 20, 1975
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This is in follow-up to my letter of several weeks ago
requesting a copy of your master plan, if you have them for
distribution, since we wish to use the Palm Desert -Rancho Mirage
area as a case study in Environmental Science course work.
If you have only small copies of your master plan map, one
of these will still suffice, as we can have it enlarged here at
the university. Material on meetings, hearings, etc., that have
been held and are to be held will also be helpful.
Thank you for your courtesy.
Sincerely,
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Peter Diage
Staff Research Associate
Environmental Science Division
PD:id
City of San Rafael
1400 FIFTH AVENUE
SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. 94902
456-1112
"(THIS IS NOT A LICENSE OR PERMIT)
neTc May 20, 1975
RECEIVED FROM: City of Palm Desert
4 -275 Prickly Pear Lane
P 0. Box 1648, Palm Desert, Ca. 92260
THIS IS YOUR RECEIPT WHEN VALIDATED
AMOUNT $ 5. 00 MIRY 20 75774594 *****5.0
SALES TAX INCL. $
DETAIL: Payment for General Plan
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C. PAUL BETTINI
COUNCILMEN City of Palm Desert
FREDJOHN A. MIS 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane
JOHN A. MISKIMEN
LAWRENCE E. MULRYAN
JACK G. NIXON P.O. Box 1648
CITY MANAGER Palm Desert, Calif. 92260
WILLIAM J. BIELSER
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Enclosed is a copy of the General Plan for the city of
San Rafael. There is an additional fee of $1.50 for
handling charges.
Please return postage due to this office as soon as
possible.
Thank you,
Treasurer's Office
City of Fremont
City Government Building
Fremont, California 94538
April 3, 1975
Gentlemen:
According to the February 1975 League of California Cities
California Municipal Survey, you have established design
review standards for commercial and/or residential areas.
We would appreciate receiving copies of the ordinances setting
up these procedures and the criteria used for review.
s truly,
a ob Robbins
i P ANNING DIRECTOR
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COLLEGE OF BIOLOGICAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
CITRUS RESEARCH CENTER AND
AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION
DEPARTMENT OF SOIL SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
City of Palm Desert
City Hall
Palm Desert, California
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RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92502
Attention: City Planning Commission
Dear Gentlepersons:
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Do you have copies of your Master Plan for distribution?
We wish to make a comparison of the Master Plans of Palm Desert
and Rancho Mirage as a case study in our Environmental Science
courses, and will appreciate a copy of your Master Plan
if you have one that you can send us.
Thank you for your courtesy.
Sincerely yours,
Peter Diage
Staff Research Associate
Environmental Science Division
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City of Palm Desert
45-275 Prickly Pear Lane,
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Attn: Paul A. William
Gentlemen:
We are very interested in obtaining one (1) copy of the
environmental document described below:
Title: Palm Desert General Plan
Location: Palm Desert
Description: General Plan to outline the future physical, social,
and economic development of the City.
Please send to our Foster City address shown above. If there is
a charge, please advise before sending.
ordially,
(Mrs . ) Julie Mea3�-
Administrative Assistant
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December.11, 1974
Debra Pratt
c/o Riverside County Planning Department
4080 Lemon Street, Room 101
Riverside, California 92501
Dear Ms. Pratt:
Replying, to your September 25, 1974 letter - the City
of Palm Desert in now in the process of adopting the
new Palm Desert General Plan. We will be glad to send
a copy to your attention when the new General Plan is
available.
Very truly yours,
Samuel G. Freed
Assistant Planner
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P.S. Please find attached a cony of Palm Desert's
latest Land Use 'Ian
DTP:58820
September 25, 1974
PLANNING COMMISSION
ELMER M. KATZENSTEIN, Chairman, Rubidoux RUSSELL E. CAMPBELL, Blythe
KAY S. CENICEROS, Hemet MARION V. ASHLEY, Perris
JESS E. LILLIBRIDGE,Corona
KAY H. OLESEN, Palm Desert HAZEL I. EVENSEN, Planning
WM. G. ALDRIDGE, San Jacinto Commission Administrative Secretary
A. E. NEWCOMB — PLANNING DIRECTOR
4080 LEMON STREET, ROOM 101, RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92501
TELEPHONE (714) 787-6181
Mr. Paul Williams
Director of Environmental Services
P. 0. Box 1648
Palm Desert, CA 92260 SUBJECT: General Plans
Dear Mr.Williams:
The Riverside County Planning Commission has been in the process of formula-
ting and adopting Area General Plans for specific regions in Riverside County.
In order to insure consistency with city general plans in Riverside County
and for general information, we would like to request the most recent General
Plan adopted by your city to be sent to the Riverside County Planning Department
to the attention of Debra Pratt."
Would you also place the Riverside County Planning Department on your notification
list for General Plan Amendments.
Thank you for,your cooperation.
Very truly yours,
RIVERSIDE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
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To: City of Palm Desert Date: December 6, 1974
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Palm Desert, Ca. 9"60
Gentlemen:
The Government Document Department of Stanford University
Libraries is interested in obtaining a copy of the publication
listed on the attached form. If you can either supply us with
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