Planning Commission
MEETING DATE: 5/16/2018
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CASE NO. General Plan Amendment No. 17-003, Change of Zone No. 17-004, Conditional Use Permit No. 18-008
APPLICANT: Palm Springs Financial Group, LLC and GK Real Estate Group, LLC/Kevin Sarkisyan
LOCATION: 68031 and 68051 Ramon Road (APN: 680-190-033, -034 and -036)
REQUEST: That the Planning Commission adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving General Plan Amendment No. 17-003 (RM - Medium Density Residential to CG - General Commercial), Change of Zone No. 17-004 (R2 - Multiple-Family Residential to PCC - Planned Community Commerical) and Conditional Use Permit No. 18-008 for an expansion of the existing parking area.
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STAFF PLANNER:
Robert Rodriguez, Planning Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
CONTINUE THE ITEM TO A DATE UNCERTAIN
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FINDINGS:
None associated with this action.
BACKGROUND:
The applicant (Kevin Sarkisyan representing Palm Springs Financial Group, LLC and GK Real Estate Group, LLC) has requested a General Plan Amendment, Change of Zone and Conditional Use Permit that would allow for the southerly expansion, approximately 30 feet, of the existing parking area of the Palm Springs Lanes/Ramon Tower center.
As detailed in the applicant’s letter (see Attachment 1), the Ramon Road Bridge Widening Project will use a number of the center’s parking spaces during construction. Ultimately, Ramon Road will be widened, resulting in a permanent loss of property along the front of the site, and the removal of at least 20 parking spaces.
ANALYSIS:
The continuance will provide the applicant and staff additional time to finalize details of the project.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
In accordance with Senate Bill 18, the project proposal was sent to California Native American tribes on November 14, 2017 for review and comment. Letters were received from five tribes indicating no further consultation was needed.
The project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section No. 15311, Class 11 (Accessory Structures), which allows for the construction or replacement of minor structures accessory to existing commercial facilities such as small parking lots to be exempt.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
This public hearing and the environmental determination were noticed in accordance with the City Municipal Code, State Law and CEQA.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Applicant’s Letter
Attachment 2: Public Hearing Notice