HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 2011-34RESOLUTION NO. 2011-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT TO ADOPT THE UPDATE OF THE HOUSING
ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RELATING TO THE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE. CASE NO: GPA 11-089
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did
on the 5th day of April, 2011, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the update of
the Housing Element, and recommended approval to the City Council of the above noted;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 12th
day of May, 2011, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the update of the
Housing Element of the General Plan; 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. 10-26, the Director of Community Development has determined that the
project has required an Environmental Assessment resulting in a Negative Declaration,
and the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Negative Declaration in
substantially the form as shown in Exhibit "A"; 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 justify adoption of the Housing
Element Update of the General Plan:
Findings for Approval:
1. The proposed Housing Element Update is in the public interest and there will be
a community benefit, insofar as the proposed Housing Element facilitates the
development of housing for all residents of Palm Desert. Development of
housing for residents of all income levels will also reduce the vehicle miles
traveled in the city, which will improve the regional air quality and reduce wear
and tear on public streets and infrastructure, all of which is in the public interest.
2. The proposed Housing Element update is consistent with the goals and policies
of the General Plan, insofar as it is consistent with the other elements of the
General Plan, and implements policies and programs directly relating to
residential land uses.
3. The proposed Housing Element Update does not conflict with provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance, insofar as the required rezoning of certain parcels will be
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consistent with existing zoning districts and standards. As is specifically
described in the Housing Element update, specific other clauses in the Zoning
Ordinance will be revised to enhance the effectiveness of the Housing Element.
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 approve GPA 11-089.
3. That a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact (Exhibit A attached
hereto), is hereby certified.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
City Council, held on this 12th day of May, 2011, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: FINERTY, HARNIR, KROONEN, SPIEGEL, and BENSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
RA LE D. KLASSEN, JCITY CLERK
City of Palm Desert, California
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JEAN NI. BENSON, :yor
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EXHIBIT "A"
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the
California Code of Regulations.
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION:
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact regarding the approval of the update of
the Housing Element of the General Plan, in conformance with State requirements.
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 the document supporting
the findings.
LAURI AYLAIAN DATE
Director of Community Development
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