HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 83-003RESOLUTION NO. 83-3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESER"T, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING THE
PALM VALLEY AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AND ADOPTING
THE WEST HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN AND APPROVING A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT.
CASE NO. GPA 03-82
WHEREAS, the City Council did on the 13th day of January, 1983, hold a duly
noticed public hearing to consider the rescinding of the Palm Valley Area Specifc Plan and
the adoption of the West Hills Specific Plan relating to hillside development policies for
the area generally bound by the Palm Valley Channel and the western city limits;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 830, has recommended
approval;
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WHEREAS, the director of environmental services has determined that the
amendment will not have a significant adverse impact on this environment and a Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared; and,
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering the testimony and
arguments of all persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did find the following
facts and reasons to exist to rescind the Palm Valley Area Specific Plan and adopt the
West Hills Specific Plan:
1. The policies contained within the Palm Valley Area Specific Plan were based
upon a faulty topographic analysis and contradict long standing city goals
concerning development of steep hillside areas.
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The implementation of the policies contained within the Palm Valley Area
Specific Plan would result in a threat to the public health, safety and
general welfare c; the entire community.
The proposed West Hills Specific Plan provides policies which will both
fulfill the city's desire to preserve the environment and allow property
owners a reasonable use of their land.
The West Hills Specific Plan will ensure the preservation of the public
health, safety and general welfare of the entire community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, as follows:
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Th�t the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings
of the commission in this case.
That it does hereby rescind the Palm Valley Area Specific Plan and adopt
the West Hills Specific Plan for reasons set forth in this resolution.
That a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is hereby approved.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City
Council held on this lOth day of February, 1983, by the �ollowing vote, to wit:
AYES: JACKSON, KELLY, PULUQI, SNYDER
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