HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 07-39RESOLUTION NO. 07-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING A PLANNING COMMISSION
DECISION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO ADJUST PAD HEIGHTS
BY MORE THAN 6 INCHES FOR A 141 RESIDENTIAL LOT TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF GERALD FORD
DRIVE EAST OF FUTURE PACIFIC AVENUE, 36-200 PACIFIC AVENUE.
CASE NO: TT 34057 AMENDMENT 1
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
approved a request by PALM DESERT FUNDING COMPANY, LP by adoption of its
Resolution No. 2444; and
WHEREAS, a timely appealed was received and a public hearing was scheduled
for the 14th of June, 2007, on the above noted matter; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of
Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act",
Resolution No. 06-78, in that the Director of Community Development has determined
that this project has been previously addressed and no further environmental review is
necessary for the purposes of CEQA; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council
did find the following facts and reasons to exist to reaffirm the Planning Commission
approval of the said request:
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FINDINGS
1. The proposed tentative map is consistent with the goals and objectives of
the City of Palm Desert's General Plan and approved University Park
Master Plan.
2. The design and improvements of the proposed subdivision would be
consistent with the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The site is physically suitable for the type of development in that the site is
a vacant property that will be graded to accommodate future development
and provide for adequate drainage and flood control systems. The
proposed amendment will improve the current engineering design
providing a more level grade for the 141 residential lots.
4. The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements will not
conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access
RESOLUTION NO. 07-39
through or use of, property in that the site has been approved by the city
for residential development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of
the City Council in this case.
2. That the City Council does hereby reaffirm the Planning Commissions
decision approving Case No. TT34057 Amendment 1, subject to
conditions attached
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
City Council, held on this 14th day of June, 2007, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BENSON, FERGUSON, FINERTY, SPIEGEL, and KELLY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE /}
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
City of Palm Desert, California
c?-14A
CHARD S . KEi,LY , MAYOR
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RESOLUTION NO. 07-39
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TT 34057 Amendment 1
Department of Community Development:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file
with the Department of Community Development/Planning, as modified by the
following conditions.
2. Construction of said project shall commence within two (2) years from the date of
final approval unless an extension of time is granted, otherwise said approval
shall become null, void and of no effect whatsoever.
3. All conditions from Tentative Tract Map 34057 shall apply to the amended map.
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