CC07 — Rancho Mirage City Council, July 20, 2023

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STAFF REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council DATE: July 20, 2023
FROM: Marcus J. Aleman II, Housing Manager
SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment Case No. EA23-0004, Zoning Text Amendment Case No. ZTA 23-0002, and General Plan Zoning Map Amendment Case No.

GPZMA23-0001 — Implementation of the 6th Cycle Housing Element

SPECIFIC REQUEST OR RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council:

A. Find the Proposed Project exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines;
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-(Next-in-Order), approving the General Plan Zoning Map Amendment (GPZMA23-0001), placing an affordable housing overlay onto two properties as required by Policy H9 — Program H9.A, Housing Element Inventory Site B (APN: 685-090-011) and Site D (APN: 689-180-012) and to change the land use designation for Site D from Mobile Home Park (MHP) to High -Density Residential (R- H); and
C. Introduce Ordinance No. (Next -in -Order), 1st Reading, approving the Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA23-0002), amending Title 17 (Zoning), including Chapter 17.14 (Overlay Districts) to introduce an affordable housing overlay, Chapter 17.22 (Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus Provisions) to remain consistent with State density bonus law, Chapter 17.26 (parking and Loading Standards) to update parking standards for various types of temporary housing and Chapter 17.90 (Definitions).

JUSTIFICATION OR INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND
In March 2021, the Southern California Association of Governments ("SCAG") adopted its 6th cycle (October 2021 — October 2029) Regional Housing Needs Assessment ("RHNA"). The RHNA is mandated by State Housing Law as part of the periodic process of updating local housing elements of the General Plan. RHNA quantifies the need for housing within each jurisdiction during the specified planning period.

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DATE: July 20, 2023 EA23-0004, ZTA23-0002, GPZMA23-0001 Page 2 of 3

JUSTIFICATION OR INFORMATION CONTINUED
For the 6th cycle planning period the City of Rancho Mirage was mandated an allocation of 1,746 affordable units. City Staff, in conjunction with our housing consultants, produced the 6th cycle Housing Element update which created goals, policies and programs to meet the City's mandated housing needs. The City's 6th cycle (2022-2029) Housing Element update was adopted by City Council on March 3, 2022, with minor amendments considered on July 21, 2022. The element was certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD") on August 17, 2022. The certified Housing Element details the City's goals, policies, and programs the City will implement to meet current and projected housing needs.

PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW
A duly noticed, regularly scheduled, Planning Commission meeting was held on June 22, 2023.

At the meeting, the Planning Commission considered a resolution recommending that the City Council take the following actions: A) find the proposed project exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15162 of the CEQA guidelines case no. EA23- 0004, B) Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Zoning Map Amendment case no.

GPZMA23-0001 and, C) Introduce and adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Text Amendment case no. ZTA23-0002. Staff presented an overview of the purpose of the considerations before the Commission and how they related to the goals, policies, and programs of the City's Certified Housing Element, after which the Chair opened the public hearing and invited the public to testify.

As summarized in the minutes attached to this staff report, members of the public offered public testimony concerning the proposed affordable housing overlay being placed on Housing Element Inventory Site D (APN:689-180-012). Various written comments were also submitted in opposition to the proposed affordable housing overlay being placed on Housing Element Inventory Site D. Comments in opposition to the proposed housing overlay related to increasing the density at Site D above the current 9 units per acre.

Upon closing of the public hearing, the following motion was made:

MOVED/SECONDED BY AGOSTINI/CURRAN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. [NEXT IN LINE] RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:

A. FIND THE PROPOSED PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15162 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES; B. ADOPT RESOLUTION [NEXT IN LINE] APPROVING GENERAL PLAN MAP AMENDMENT (GPZMA23-0001), PLACING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY ON TWO PROPERTIES AS REQUIRED BY POLICY H9 — PROGRAM H9.A, HOUSING ELEMENT INVENTORY SITE B (APN:685-090-011) AND SITE D (APN: 689-180-012)

AND TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR SITE D FROM MOBILE HOME PARK (MHP) TO HIGH -DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-H); AND AGENDA ITEM #
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DATE: July 20, 2023 EA23-0004, ZTA23-0002, GPZMA23-0001 Page 3 of 3

JUSTIFICATION OR INFORMATION CONTINUED
C. INTRODUCE AND ADOPT ORDINANCE [NEXT IN LINE] APPROVING THE ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (ZTA23-0002), AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING), INCLUDING CHAPTER 17.14 (OVERLAY DISTRICTS) TO INTRODUCE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY, CHAPTER 17.22 (AFFORDABLE HOUSING

INCENTIVES/DENSITY BONUS PROVISIONS) TO REMAIN CONSISTENT WITH STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW, CHAPTER 17.26 (PARKING AND LOADING

STANDARDS) TO UPDATE PARKING STANDARDS FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF TEMPORARY HOUSING AND CHAPTER 17.90 (DEFINITIONS).

MOTION CARRIED 3/0/1 WITH COMMISSIONER BRYANT RECUSED.

The full Planning Commission staff report is attached to this staff report.

ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Planning Commission Staff Report

2. Planning Commission Minutes dated June 22, 2023

3. Public Hearing Notice

4. Draft City Council Resolution [next in line] approving General Plan Zoning Map Amendment (GPZMA23-0001)

5. Draft City Council Ordinance [next in line] approving the Zoning Text Amendment ZTA23-0002

6. Draft Notice of Exemption

7. Resolution of the Planning Commission

8. Public Comment
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Attachment 1

CITY OF UNC O MIRAGE

STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission DATE: June 22, 2023
FROM: Marcus J. Aleman Il, Housing Manager
SUBJECT: Environmental Case No. EA23-0004, Zoning Text Amendment Case No.

ZTA23-0002, & General Plan Zoning Map Amendment Case No.

GPZMA23-0001- Implementation of the 6th Cycle Housing Element

SPECIFIC REQUEST OR RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. [next in line] recommending that the City Council take the following actions:
a. Find the Proposed Project exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines;
b. Adopt Resolution [next in line] approving General Plan Zoning Map Amendment (GPZMA23-0001), placing an affordable housing overlay onto two properties as required by Policy H9 — Program H9.A, Housing Element Inventory Site B (APN: 685-090-011) and Site D (APN: 689-180-012) and to change the land use designation for Site D from Mobile Home Park (MHP) to High Density Residential (R-H); and
c. Introduce and adopt Ordinance [next in line] approving the Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA23-0002), amending Title 17 (Zoning), including Chapter

17.14 (Overlay Districts) to introduce an affordable housing overlay, Chapter 17.22 (Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus Provisions) to remain consistent with State density bonus law, Chapter 17.26 (Parking and Loading Standards) to update parking standards for various types of temporary housing and Chapter 17.90 (Definitions).

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Aerial Photographs (APNs: 685-090-011 & 689-180-012)

2. Public Hearing Notice

3. City Attorney Independent Analysis

4. Draft Planning Commission Resolution

5. Draft City Council Resolution [next in line] approving General Plan Zoning AGENDA ITEM #
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DATE: June 22, 2023 EA23-0004, ZTA23-0002, & GPZMA23-0001 Page 2 of 4

JUSTIFICATION OR INFORMATION CONTINUED
Map Amendment GPZMA23-0001

6. Draft City Council Ordinance [next in line] approving the Zoning Text Amendment ZTA23-0002

7. Draft Notice of Exemption

8. Public Comment

For the 6th cycle planning period the City of Rancho Mirage was mandated an allocation of 1,746 affordable units. City Staff, in conjunction with our housing consultants, produced the 6th cycle Housing Element update which created goals, policies and programs to meet the City's mandated housing needs. The City's 6th cycle (2022-2029) Housing Element update was adopted by City Council on March 3, 2022 with minor amendments considered on July 21, 2022. The element was certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD") on August 17, 2022. The certified Housing Element details the City's goals, policies, and programs the City will implement to meet current and projected housing needs.

PROJECT SUMMARY
The request will implement some of the certified Housing Element's goals, policies, and programs that require amendments to the current Rancho Mirage Municipal Code and General Plan/Zoning Map. It's important to note that these amendments were considered with the approval of the 2022 Housing Element update, and the proposed project is simply implementing the policies approved and certified by the State. The City submits an annual progress report to the State demonstrating its compliance with, and implementation of, the certified Housing Element.

The proposed amendments to the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code (RMMC) are focused on Title 17 (Zoning) and include Chapter 17.14 (Overlay Districts) to introduce an affordable housing overlay, Chapter 17.22 (Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus Provisions) to remain consistent with State density bonus provision, and Chapter 17.26 (Parking and Loading Standards) to update parking standards for various types of temporary housing and Chapter 17.90 (Definitions).

The proposed amendments to General Plan Zoning Map will place the Affordable Housing Overlay on two City owned properties, Housing Element Inventory Sites B (APN: 685- 090-011) and Site D (APN: 689-180-012). Additionally, the amendment will change the land use designation for APN: 689-180-012 from Mobile Home Park (MHP) to High Density Residential (R-H).

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DATE: June 22, 2023 EA23-0004, ZTA23-0002, & GPZMA23-0001 Page 3 of 4

JUSTIFICATION OR INFORMATION CONTINUED
Zoning Text Amendment
The proposed Zoning Text Amendments are proposed to implement Housing Element Policy H1, which states, "The General Plan shall provide for a mixture of residential densities dispersed throughout Rancho Mirage". The proposed Zoning Text Amendments are based on implementation of the following programs:

Policy H1 — Program H1.0
The City's Density Bonus Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 17.22) shall be amended consistent with State law (Government Code Section 65915); and its Zoning Ordinance for parking for emergency shelters, reasonable accommodation, transitional and supportive housing, permanent supportive housing, employee housing, single room occupancy units and manufactured housing on foundations.

Policy H1 — Program H1.D
To facilitate affordable housing development in high resource areas, the City shall consider up to 28 units by right as a base, not including density bonus provisions, per acre. The Overlay will be applied to both the Monterey Village and the Rancho Palms MHP site (sites B and D of Table 44). The projects proposed for these sites shall be subject to all of the "by right" provisions of Government Code sections 65583, subdivision (c)1), and 65583.2, subdivisions (h) and (i).

Policy H1 — Program H2.B
Review the Zoning Ordinance and make changes to ensure compliance with AB 101 (Low -barrier Navigation Centers). Modify the definition of "homeless shelter" to include this use.

Policy H9 — Program H9.A
The City shall apply the High Density Residential (R-H) zoning to the Rancho Palms MHP site. In addition, once adopted, the Affordable Housing Overlay shall be applied to both Rancho Palms and Monterey Village. The Housing Authority shall consider all available tools to leverage future development of the sites to provide diverse housing products in these high resource areas including live/work units and units affordable to very low- and low-income families and shall work with private development entities to secure the total funding necessary.

GENERAL PLAN ZONING MAP AMENDMENT CASE NO. GPZMA23-0001 The purpose of the subject General Plan Zoning Map Amendment ("GPZMA") is to place the proposed affordable housing overlay onto two properties as required by Policy H9 — Program H9.A, Housing Element Inventory Site B (APN: 685-090-011) and Site D (APN:
689-180-012) and to change the land use designation for Site D from Mobile Home Park (MHP) to High Density Residential (R-H).

Housing Element Inventory Site B is a 53-acre parcel zoned for 28 acres of parkland and 25 acres of High -Density residential (R-H). It is located on the east side of Key Largo Avenue and is south of the Monterey Marketplace Shopping Center. A portion of this site is already developed with the Rancho Mirage Dog Park.

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DATE: June 22, 2023 EA23-0004, ZTA23-0002, & GPZMA23-0001 Page 4 of 4

JUSTIFICATION OR INFORMATION CONTINUED
Housing Element Inventory Site D is a 12-acre parcel currently zoned for Mobile Home Park (MHP). It is located at 39360 Peterson Road. Its surrounding area is made up of the Desert Cove Drive neighborhood to the north, Butler Abrams Trail to the east, the Public Storage facility to the west and the Housing Authority owned affordable housing property, Santa Rosa Villas to the south.

The implementation of these goals, policies, and programs is vital to the City's Housing Element State certified status. The California Department of Housing and Community Development requires an annual report to be submitted demonstrating the City's progress in instituting and implementing the goals, policies, and programs set forth in the certified Housing Element.

MAILING AND NOTICING REQUIREMENT
This application request was publicly posted and mailed to all affected property owners within 500 feet of the parcel boundary pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 17.74 of the Municipal Code. Any information addressed to the Planning Commission, but received after completion of this final report, will be distributed at the public hearing.

Municipal Code Section 17.74.020, Hearing and notice, requires that all property owners, as shown on the county's latest equalized assessment roll, within a five- hundred -foot radius of the boundaries of the subject parcel be notified of matters requiring a public hearing. If the number of property owners to whom the notice would be mailed to is less than twenty-five, then the mailing radius is required to be increased to one thousand feet as measured from the exterior boundaries of the subject parcel. The Notice is also required to be published in a local newspaper of general circulation and in public places.

The subject notice was published in The Desert Sun on Sunday, June 11, 2023. The notice was also posted at City Hall, The Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory, and on the City's website on June 8, 2023.

ENVIRONMENTAL
The proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations). The purpose of this project is to implement Zoning Code updates and General Plan/Zoning Map amendments that were contemplated and required to be implemented as part of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 provides that when an EIR has been certified or a negative declaration adopted for a project, no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence in light of the whole record, that there are no new significant environmental effects due to a change in the project or circumstances, and there is no new information of substantial importance as identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a)(3). The proposed project is only proposing to implement the goals, polices, and program of the certified 6th Cycle Housing Element update. Based on the City's analysis, no subsequent EIR, supplemental EIR, or subsequent mitigation negative declaration is required. The previously adopted Negative Declaration for the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update is still valid and no further environmental review is required.

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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 - 2:00 P.M.

MINUTES
City Hall - Council Chamber
69-825 H ig hway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
CALL TO ORDER - 2:00 P.M.
a) Flag Salute: Led by Commissioner Curran.
b) Roll Call: Agostini, Bryant, Chanter, Curran, Grey.

Present: Agostini, Bryant, Chanter, Curran.

Absent: Grey.

MOVED/SECONDED BY BRYANT/AGOSTINI TO EXCUSE CHAIR GREY'S ABSENCE.

MOTION CARRIED 4/0.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Vice Chair Agostini greeted the audience and informed the Commission that he would chair the meeting today, as Chair Grey is absent.

Commissioner Chanter welcomed the community, adding that she appreciated the turnout and all the written comments that were submitted.

Commissioner Curran commented that he appreciated everybody showing up to the meeting.

Commissioner Bryant agreed with Commissioner Chanter and Commissioner Curran comments.

NON -AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alena Callimanis expressed her concerns about the water and technology that would maintain the Cotino Lagoon.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES — June 8, 2023, Regular Meeting.

MOVED/SECONDED BY CHANTER/CURRAN TO APPROVE THE JUNE 8, 2023, REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 4/0.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approved 6/22/2023 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

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Environmental Assessment Case No. EA22-0012, General Plan Zoning Map Amendment Case No. GPZMA22-0002, Specific Plan Amendment Case No. SPA22-0002, Tentative Parcel Map Case No. TPM22-0004 (TPM38399), Development Agreement Case No. DA22- 0003, and Preliminary Development Plan Case No. PDP22-0001 — Desert Island Hotel.

Applicant: FM 71777, LLC. The Desert Island Specific Plan Amendment will occupy 17.2 acres within the existing Desert Island development. A General Plan/Zoning Map Amendment is to amend the underlying designation of Private Open Space (OS/PV) to Resort Hotel (Rs-H) for

10.5 acres of the existing Desert Island golf course for the development of a new 34-key boutique hotel and 11 private hotel residences along with passive outdoor gathering areas, tennis, pool, cafe, and yoga amenities. A new golf training park and new maintenance building will be built to replace the existing driving range and old maintenance building being displaced by the hotel project. Located south of Frank Sinatra Drive and west of Island Drive on a portion of the Desert Island golf course (APNs: 688-040-001; 688-050-005; 688-060-006; -008).

A. Consider the recommendation for the Planning Commission to adopt Resolution No. [next in line] recommending that the City Council take the following actions- 1 ) Adopt Resolution No. [next in line] approving and adopting the proposed Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Desert Island Hotel Project and approving and certifying the Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH#2023060057) based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA22-0012;
2) Adopt Resolution No. [next in line] approving General Plan Zoning Map Amendment (GPZMA22-0002), to change the underlying zoning designation of the Subject Property from Open Space -Private (OS/PV) to Resort Hotel (Rs-H) for 10.5 acres where the proposed hotel and residences will be located; 3) Introduce and adopt Ordinance No. [next in line] approving Specific Plan Amendment (SP22-0002) to add hotel use to the Desert Island Specific Plan; 4) Introduce and adopt Ordinance No. [next in line] approving the Development Agreement by and between the Developer and the City of Rancho Mirage (DA22- 0003); and
5) Adopt Resolution No. [next in line] approving Tentative Parcel Map (TPM22-0004) and Preliminary Development Plan (PDP22-0001) regarding the Proposed Project.

Pilar Lopez, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.

Public Comments
Patrick Bastar, Desert Island resident, spoke in opposition of the proposed project. He expressed his concerns regarding communication between the HOA and the owners, as well as potential traffic issues.

Deborah Page, Desert Island resident, spoke in favor of the proposed project. She added that the developer provided residents the opportunity to view the project plans and had been available to answer questions from the residents.

Mary Dell Barkonras, Desert Island resident, spoke in favor of the proposed project. She noted the revitalization of the Desert Island community and that she was excited to see the project go forward.

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Juan Munoz, a representative of Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters, requested that the Planning Commission add a condition to require the applicant to hire a skilled local workforce.

Noel Curry, Desert Island resident, expressed his concerns about the vote a HOA Board conducted.

Michael Pahlow, Desert Island resident, spoke in favor of the proposed project.

Neil Barr, a resident and the HOA Board President of Desert Island, spoke in favor of the proposed project. He explained that the applicant had been working with the HOA Board and an agreement had been reached related to the entry off Frank Sinatra Drive and the separate resident gate. The HOA Board conducted a survey that showed, of those that participated, 82% were in favor with 101 votes in support of the proposed project and 22 votes in opposition.

Randolph Lenih, Desert Island resident, expressed his concerns about the HOA's communication with the homeowners, but stated he had no issues with the project or applicant.

Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Chanter asked for clarification on the completion bonds and inquired about the amount of proposed live turf.

Ms. Lopez clarified that the project would be required to adhere to Rancho Mirage Municipal Code (RMMC) Section 16.20.090, which required performance and payment bonds to be in place to ensure site improvements were completed. She stated that the applicant proposed less than 10% live turf for the project, which satisfied the RMMC landscape standards.

Commissioner Curran stated that he had concerns regarding potential traffic, but that his concerns had been addressed after reading the staff report and the presentation.

Vice Chair Agostini welcomed public participation. He stated that, similar to Commissioner Curran, his concerns regarding traffic had been addressed. He requested that the City Attorney address the question regarding the current covenants or restrictions if those were changed.

Commissioner Bryant commented that he was impressed with the project, especially the studies on the site views and the style of the buildings. He asked if the two residential towers that had been approved in 1993 could still be constructed.

Ms. Lopez answered that the proposed Desert Island Hotel Specific Plan Amendment would supersede the 1993 amendment.

Majna Dukic, Development Services Director, added that the Specific Plan would need to be amended again for any future development.

Commissioner Bryant asked about transient occupancy tax (TOT) related to the hotel and condo - hotel units.

Ms. Lopez answered that there a provision in the development agreement concerning TOT.

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Steve Quintanilla, City Attorney, stated that condo -hotel units would be required to pay a minimum of $70,000 in the form of a public benefit fee, which was basically in -lieu TOT. This would be a yearly fee imposed on the condo -hotel units.

Commissioner Bryant asked the City Attorney to clarify if the condo -hotel unit use was considered a short-term rental.

Mr. Quintanilla stated that the City of Rancho Mirage currently had an ordinance banning all short- term rentals. The proposed condo -hotel units did not fall within the category or definition of a short-term rental. This was a unique product, referred to as a condo -hotel unit, and had to be rented through the hotel operator.

Ms. Lopez added that there was also a provision within the development agreement that required the condo -hotel units to only be rented through the hotel operator.

Commissioner Bryant asked if the condo -hotel units were required to be registered with the Securities Exchange Commission.

Mr. Quintanilla added that the Development Agreement included a provision requiring the condo - hotel units to be registered with the Securities Exchange Commission, if required.

Commissioner Bryant asked for further clarification on the shade structures Ms. Lopez answered that the shade structures were being commissioned as an art installation and prior to the approval of the Final Development Plan, the complete plans for the shade structures must be submitted to the Planning Division. The PDP Booklet sets the height and overall dimensions of the structures.

Commissioner Bryant asked if the concerns raised by the Architectural Review Board had been addressed.

Ms. Lopez replied that the Architectural Review Board endorsed the project with a few conditions concerning site circulation. She showed slides of the updated circulation exhibits and stated that the concerns had been addressed and incorporated into the PDP Booklet.

Commissioner Bryant asked if the access driveway off Frank Sinatra Drive would be limited to emergency services.

Ms. Lopez confirmed that the second access driveway would be limited to emergency services only and equipped with a Knox box.

Vice Chair Agostini invited the applicant to come up and make any comments.

Miguel Nelson, project applicant, thanked everybody for their support and commented that the Desert Island community was amazing.

Mr. Quintanilla provided a brief overview of the covenants. He expanded on the obligations that would be required from the developer as part of the development agreement with the City.

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MOVED/SECONDED BY BRYANT/CURRAN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. [NEXT IN LINE] RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:

A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. [NEXT IN LINE] APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE

PROPOSED MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE

DESERT ISLAND HOTEL PROJECT AND APPROVING AND CERTIFYING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SCH#2023060057) BASED ON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CASE NO. EA22-0012;
B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. [NEXT IN LINE] APPROVING GENERAL PLAN ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (GPZMA22-0002), TO CHANGE THE UNDERLYING ZONING

DESIGNATION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM OPEN SPACE -PRIVATE (OS/PV) TO RESORT HOTEL (Rs-H) FOR 10.5 ACRES WHERE THE PROPOSED HOTEL AND CONDO -HOTEL UNITS WILL BE LOCATED;
C. INTRODUCE AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. [NEXT IN LINE] APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SP22-0002) TO ADD HOTEL USE TO THE DESERT ISLAND SPECIFIC PLAN;
D. INTRODUCE AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. [NEXT IN LINE] APPROVING THE

DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE DEVELOPER AND THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE (DA22-0003); AND
E. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. [NEXT IN LINE] APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (TPM22-0004) AND PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP22-0001) REGARDING THE PROPOSED PROJECT.

MOTION CARRIED 4/0.

NOTE: Commissioner Bryant recuse himself before Item 2 was heard as his residence is within 1,000 feet of the proposed project and left the room.

2. Environmental Assessment Case No. EA23-0004, Zoning Text Amendment Case No.

ZTA23-0002, & General Plan Zoning Map Amendment Case No. GPZMA23-0001 Applicant:

City of Rancho Mirage. Consideration of an Ordinance to amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to implement the goals, policies, and programs of the certified Housing Element by amending Chapters 17.14 (Overlay Districts), 17.22 (Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus Provisions), 17.26 (Parking and Loading Standards) and 17.90 (Definitions). In addition, a General Plan Zoning Map Amendment is proposed to create an affordable housing overlay for two properties (APNs: 685-090-011 & 689-180-012) and to change the land use designation for APN: 689-180-012 from Mobile Home Park (MHP) to High Density Residential (R-H). City-wide & APN's: 685-090-011 & 689-180-012.

A. Consider the recommendation for the Planning Commission to adopt Resolution No. [next in line] recommending that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt Resolution No. [next in line] approving General Plan Zoning Map Amendment (GPZMA23-0001), placing an affordable housing overlay onto two properties as required by Policy H9 — Program H9.A, Housing Element Inventory Site B (APN: 685- 090-011) and Site D (APN: 689-180-012) and to change the land use designation for Site D from Mobile Home Park (MHP) to High Density Residential (R-H); and 2) Introduce and adopt Ordinance No. [next in line] approving the Zoning Text Amendment, amending Title 17 (Zoning), including Chapter 17.14 (Overlay Districts) Approved 6/22/2023 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

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to introduce an affordable housing overlay, Chapter 17.22 (Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus Provisions) to remain consistent with State density bonus law, Chapter 17.26 (Parking and Loading Standards) to update parking standards for various types of temporary housing, and Chapter 17.90 (Definitions).

Marcus Aleman, Housing Manager presented the staff report.

Public Comments
Michael Danius, Rancho Mirage resident, spoke in opposition and asked the Commission to study all the issues very carefully.

Mike Fontana, Rancho Mirage resident, spoke in opposition to the zone change and density. He asked the Commission to table action on this item and send it to a study session, as it was a very complicated issue.

Brad Anderson, Rancho Mirage Resident, spoke in opposition and mentioned he had spoken about the matter in past meetings.

Greg Lindner, Rancho Mirage Resident, noted he lived close to the mobile home park property.

He spoke in position of the zoning change due to the high density and suggested a study session.

Howard Tabakman, Rancho Mirage resident, spoke in opposition to the high density being proposed. He proposed tabling the item to address the issues and asked for additional study, so the residents could look at it in more depth.

Jack Swanson, Rancho Mirage resident, spoke in opposition to the high density being proposed.

He mentioned more studies needed to be done and requested that the item be tabled.

Adair Fell, Rancho Mirage resident, spoke in opposition and mentioned that the higher density with increased heights were not compatible with Rancho Mirage.

Sandra Hodaya, Rancho Mirage resident, spoke in opposition and agreed with the prior comments. She stated that the traffic speed on Highway 111 would be impacted with higher densities.

Chris Williamson, Rancho Mirage resident, spoke in opposition. He added that there was absolutely no employment within the vicinity in either direction and the area did not seem to be a good fit for a low-income high -density development.

Eric Peterson, Rancho Mirage resident, spoke in opposition and mentioned traffic concerns on Highway 111 and Peterson Road.

Majna Dukic, Director of Development Services, clarified that the policies and programs being considered were the implementation of the Sixth -Cycle Housing Element that was certified and adopted last year, which included the zone change and the affordable overlay implementation.

She stated there was no vertical project being considered. She elaborated that if there was a project proposed, it would need to go through the entitlement process, and all environmental studies would need to be completed, including traffic and site studies.

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Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Chanter commented that affordable housing was needed. She mentioned she heard the community and understood there was a lot of concern.

Vice Chair Agostini agreed with Commissioner Chanter, regarding the importance and the need for affordable housing in Rancho Mirage and throughout the valley.

Ms. Dukic added that the presentation contained a timeline for the Housing Element, which included a joint Planning Commission and City Council study session last year, as well as a public hearing for the Planning Commission, and additional City Council meetings where these policies and programs were introduced, considered and officially adopted.

Mr. Quintanilla, City Attorney, clarified that what was being presented to the Commission was basically going to implement those policies that were adopted by the City Council last year.

MOVED/SECONDED BY AGOSTINI /CURRAN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. [NEXT IN LINE] RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:

A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. [NEXT IN LINE] APPROVING GENERAL PLAN ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (GPZMA23-0001), PLACING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY ONTO TWO PROPERTIES AS REQUIRED BY POLICY H9 — PROGRAM H9.A, HOUSING ELEMENT INVENTORY SITE B (APN: 685-090-011) AND SITE D (APN: 689- 180-012) AND TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR SITE D FROM MOBILE HOME PARK (MHP) TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-H); AND
B. INTRODUCE AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. [NEXT IN LINE] APPROVING THE ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT, AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING), INCLUDING CHAPTER 17.14 (OVERLAY DISTRICTS) TO INTRODUCE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY, CHAPTER 17.22 (AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES/DENSITY BONUS

PROVISIONS) TO REMAIN CONSISTENT WITH STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW, CHAPTER 17.26 (PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS) TO UPDATE PARKING

STANDARDS FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF TEMPORARY HOUSING, AND CHAPTER

17.90 (DEFINITIONS).

MOTION CARRIED 3/0 (COMMISSIONER BRYANT RECUSED).

Vice Chair Agostini welcomed Commissioner Bryant back to the meeting.

3. Environmental Assessment Case No. EA23-0001, Conditional Use Permit Case No.

CUP23-0002. Applicant: Smartlink LLC on behalf of AT&T Wireless. Consideration to install an unmanned 60-foot-tall wireless telecommunication facility designed to resemble a palm tree (mono -palm) with an equipment shelter and generator within a 900 square foot block wall enclosure. The subject property is immediately southeast of the Rancho Mirage Fire Station No. 50 located at 70801 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (APN: 690-182-016, & -017).

The facility and block wall enclosure will be placed in the vacant lot south of the Fire Station.

A. Consider the recommendation for the City Council to approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption based on Environmental Assessment Case EA23-0001 and pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303 (New Approved 6/22/2023 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 10 7-14

Construction or Conversion of Small Structures); and
B. Consider the recommendation for the City Council to approve Conditional Use Permit Case No. CUP23-0002, subject to the conditions of approval and based on the content and findings in the staff report.

Lezlee Vasquez, Assistant Planner presented the staff report.

Public Comments — None.

Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Curran stated that the facility design was in line with others and the applicants had done a good job in order to improve coverage for residents.

Commissioner Chanter commented that most of the time we heard such positive things about Rancho Mirage and the only negative she hears about was that sometimes people lose their phone connection when they're driving within the City. She commented she was glad the project was being considered and it looked appropriate.

Vice Chair Agostini commented that as a long-time resident there were certain spots within the City that had coverage gaps. He mentioned it was important to continue to move into the next digital age with technology as people moved away from physical phone lines.

Commissioner Bryant asked if any public comments had been received.

Ms. Vasquez answered that two public comments against the project were received and distributed to the Planning Commission prior to the meeting. Both comments were from the Thunderbird community.

Commissioner Bryant asked if the new cell tower would interfere in any way with Fire Department communications.

Ben Torres, Planning Manager, noted that the cell towerwas going to be located on City property, and a lease was being negotiated with AT&T, which included extensive interference provisions to ensure that fire station operations were not impacted by the proposed facility.

MOVED/SECONDED BY AGOSTINI /CHANTER TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:

A. APPROVE THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION BASED ON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CASE EA23-0001 AND PURSUANT TO THE

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15303 (NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF SMALL STRUCTURES); AND B. APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. CUP23-0002, SUBJECT TO THE

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND BASED ON THE CONTENT AND FINDINGS IN THE STAFF REPORT.

MOTION CARRIED 4/0.

4. Rancho Monterey Specific Plan Amendment Environmental Assessment Case No.

EA22-0001, General Plan Zoning Map Amendment Case No. GPZMA22-0001, Specific Approved 6/22/2023 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

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Plan Amendment Case No. SPA22-0001. Applicant: MSA Consulting. The Rancho Monterey Specific Plan Amendment project site occupies approximately 35 acres of vacant undeveloped land west of Monterey Avenue and north of the Dick Kelly Drive/Ginger Rogers Road alignment. The project is within the boundaries of the Monterey Specific Plan which encompasses approximately 320 acres. The project proposes a mixed -use development of up to 400 residential units, up to 150,000 square feet of commercial retail space (including up to 150 hotel keys) and associated improvements. A General Plan/Zoning Map Amendment is also proposed to amend the underlying designation of Community Commercial to a combination of Mixed Use and Community Commercial. Location: The project site is located at the northwest corner of Monterey Avenue and Dick Kelly Drive (APNs. 685-090-002, -003, -005, -006, and -007) on approximately 35 acres.

A. Consider the recommendation for the Planning Commission to adopt Resolution No. [next in line] recommending that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt Resolution No. [next in line] approving the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH#2023020253) for the Proposed Project based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA22-0001, 2) Adopt Resolution No. [next in line] approving General Plan Zoning Map Amendment (GPZMA22-0001), to change the underlying zoning designation of the approximately 35- acre Subject Property from Community Commercial to a combination of Mixed Use and Community Commercial; and
3) Introduce and adopt Ordinance No. [next in line] approving Specific Plan Amendment (SPA22-0001).

Ben Torres, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.

Public Comments — None.

Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Bryant asked about the four public comments received.

Mr. Torres explained that the comments received were part of the environmental document comment period, not the typical public hearing noticing that was sent to property owners 15 days before the meeting. The comments were from public agencies like the Imperial Irrigation District and the City of Palm Desert.

Commissioner Bryant asked about the access points and roads to the project site.

Mr. Torres answered that at this time there was no development plan, but as the project site developed, they would have to do half width street improvements to provide access to the site.

Commissioner Curran added that he thought it was a great plan.

Vice Chair Agostini commented that he was encouraged to see the plan move forward with a mix of commercial and residential.

MOVED/SECONDED BY CHANTER /CURRAN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. [NEXT IN LINE] RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:

Approved 6/22/2023 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

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A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. [NEXT IN LINE] APPROVING THE MITIGATION

MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SCH#2023020253) FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT BASED ON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CASE NO. EA22-0001;
B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. [NEXT IN LINE] APPROVING GENERAL PLAN ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (GPZMA22-0001), TO CHANGE THE UNDERLYING ZONING DESIGNATION OF THE APPROXIMATELY 35-ACRE SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM

COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL TO A COMBINATION OF MIXED USE AND COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL; AND
C. INTRODUCE AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. [NEXT IN LINE] APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA22-0001).

MOTION CARRIED 4/0.

ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to consider, the Planning Commission meeting was adjourned at

4.13 P.M.

Prepared by: Deanna Mendoza
Development Services Technician
Date Approved by Planning Commission: 7/13/2023
Approved 6/22/2023 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes ------------- ---
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Attachment 3

CITY O RANCHO MIRAGC
Planning Division
69-825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Phone 760/328-2266

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, July 20, 2023 —1:00 p.m.

Environmental Assessment Case No. EA23-0004, Zoning Text Amendment Case No. ZTA23-0002, & General Plan Zoning Map Amendment Case No. GPZMA23-0001 Applicant: City of Rancho Mirage.

Request: Consideration of an Ordinance to amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to implement the goals, policies, and programs of the certified Housing Element by amending Chapters 17.14 (Overlay Districts), 17.22 (Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus Provisions), 17.26 (Parking and Loading Standards) and 17.90 (Definitions). In addition, a General Plan Zoning Map Amendment is proposed to create an affordable housing overlay for two properties (APNs: 685-090-011 & 689-180-012) and to change the land use designation for APN: 689-180-012 from Mobile Home Park (MHP) to High Density Residential (R-H).

Location: City-wide & APN's: 685-090-011 & 689-180-012
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the City of Rancho Mirage CITY COUNCIL RE: consideration of the above -referenced application pursuant to Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Title 17. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15162, the previously adopted Negative Declaration for the Housing Element Update is still valid. No further environmental review is required.

The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, at which time and place pertinent testimony will be heard. The file, including all environmental information, is available for public inspection at City Hall, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Written testimony may be submitted to the City Clerk via email to [email protected], or mailed to City of Rancho Mirage, ATTN: City Clerk, 69- 825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Written testimony must be received no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting to be considered by the City Council. 7-18

EA23-0004, ZTA23-0002, & GPZMA23-0001
July 20, 2023
GOVERNMENT CODE § 65009 NOTICE: If you challenge this proposed activity in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council sufficiently prior to the Public Hearing to enable its consideration by them.

Vicinity Map for APN: 685-090-011 — Not to Scale
Vicinity Map for APN: 689-180-012 — Not to Scale
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Attachment 4
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN ZONING MAP AMENDMENT CASE NO. GPZMA23- 0001 PLACING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY ONTO TWO PROPERTIES AS SET FORTH IN THEY CITY'S HOUSING ELEMENT INVENTORY SITE B (APN 685- 090-011) AND SITE D (APN 689-180-012) AND TO CHANGE THE LAND USE

DESIGNATION FOR SITE D FROM MOBILE HOME PARK TO HIGH DENSITY

RESIDENTIAL, AND FINDING THE APPROVAL EXEMPT FROM CEQA
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Mirage is a charter city and a municipal corporation of the State of California, and recognized as a political subdivision of State of California for certain purpose; and
WHEREAS, on June 22, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended the City Council approve the "Proposed Project", which includes General Plan Zoning Map Amendment Case No. GPZMA 22-0001, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit "A", which places an affordable housing overlay onto two properties as required by Policy H9 — Program H9.A, Housing Element Inventory Site B (APN: 685- 090-011) and Site D (APN: 689-180-012) and to change the land use designation for Site D from Mobile Home Park (MHP) to High Density Residential (R-H); and to find the Proposed Project exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs an Negative Declarations); and WHEREAS, Housing Element Inventory Site B is a 53-acre parcel zoned for 28 acres of parkland and 25 acres of high -density residential (R-H). It is located on the east side of Key Largo Avenue and is south of the Monterey Marketplace Shopping Center. A portion of this site is already developed with the Rancho Mirage Dog Park; and WHEREAS, Housing Element Inventory Site D is a 12-acre parcel currently zoned for Mobile Home Park (MHP). It is located at 39360 Peterson Road. Its surrounding area is made up of the Desert Cove Drive neighborhood to the north, Butler Abrams Trail to the east, the Public Storage facility to the west and the Housing Authority owned affordable housing property, and Santa Rosa Villas to the south; and WHEREAS, the implementation of these goals, policies, and programs is vital to the City's Housing Element State certified status. The California Department of Housing and Community Development requires an annual report to be submitted demonstrating the City's progress in instituting and implementing the goals, policies, and programs set forth in the certified Housing Element.

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the General Plan Zoning Map Amendment (GPZMA23-0001) (the "GPZMA"); and
WHEREAS, on June 22, 2023, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 2023-PC-02, recommending that they City Council- 1 7-20

(1) Adopt a Resolution approving General Plan Zoning Map Amendment (GPZMA23- 0001); (2) Introduce and adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA23- 0002), implementing various policies set forth in the City's most recently adopted Housing Element.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. RECITALS AND EXHIBITS
That the foregoing Recitals and attached Exhibits are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by this reference.

SECTION 2. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
That the City Council finds that the Proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations). The Proposed Project implements General Plan/Zoning Map amendments that were contemplated and required to be implemented as part of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, and studies during the environmental review of the Housing Element adoption. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, on the basis of substantial evidence in light of the whole record, City Council finds there are no: substantial changes proposed in the Proposed Project which will require major revisions of the previous Negative Declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the Proposed Project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous Negative Declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or no new information of substantial importance, which was not known and could have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous Negative Declaration was adopted showing any of the following: that the Proposed Project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous Negative Declaration; mitigation measures or alternative previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the Proposed Project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or mitigation measures or alternative which are considerably different from those analyzed previously, if any, which would substantially reduce on or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative. The Proposed Project is only proposing to implement the goals, polices, and program of the certified 6th Cycle Housing Element update. Based on the City's analysis, no subsequent EIR, supplemental EIR, or subsequent mitigation negative declaration is required. The previously adopted Negative K
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Declaration for the 6t" Cycle Housing Element Update is still valid and no further environmental review is required.

SECTION 3. EVIDENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD
That the City Council conducted a noticed Public Hearing on July 20, 2023, and considered all of the evidence submitted into the administrative record for the Proposed Project, including, but not limited to, the following, which are all hereby incorporated herein by reference:
(a) Rancho Mirage Municipal Code,
(b) Rancho Mirage General Plan, including the Housing Element, and Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code and all relevant provisions contained therein;
(c) General Plan Zoning Map Amendment (GPZMA23-0001);
(d) Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA23-0002);
(e) Notice of Planning Commission Public Hearing scheduled for June 22, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at City Hall at 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California;
(f) Notice of City Council Public Hearing scheduled for July 20, 2023, at 2.00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at City Hall at 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California,
(g) Planning Commission Staff Report, attachments and Staff presentation for the Proposed Project, and all public documents, records and references related thereto submitted or provided at or prior to the June 22, 2023, Planning Commission Public Hearing,
(h) City Council Staff Report, attachments and Staff presentation for the Proposed Project, and all public documents, records and references related thereto submitted or provided at or prior to the July 20, 2023, City Council Public Hearing;
(i) Testimony and/or comments from all persons that were provided in written format or correspondence, at, or prior to, the June 22, 2023, Planning Commission Public Hearing; and
Q) Testimony and/or comments from all persons that were provided in written format or correspondence, at, or prior to, the July 20, 2023, City Council Public Hearing.

SECTION 4. CONSISTENCY WITH GENERAL PLAN
That the City Council finds the GPZMA is consistent with the General Plan.

SECTION 5. ADOPT GENERAL PLAN ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
That the City Council hereby adopts General Plan Zoning Map Amendment GPZMA23-0001, amending the General Plan Zoning Map, placing an Affordable Housing Overlay on certain real property, as identified in more detail in Exhibit "A". 3 7-22

SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

SECTION 7. SEVERABILITY
That if any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Resolution be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 8. CERTIFICATION.

That the City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause the same to be processed in the manner required by law.

SECTION 9. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.

That all provisions of any resolution and/or General Plan Zoning Map, in effect prior to the effective date of this Resolution as adopted by the City Council that are in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution, are hereby repealed. [THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.]
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on this 20th day of July 2023.

CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE:

Richard W. Kite, Mayor
ATTEST:

Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Steven B. Quintanilla, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"

GENERAL PLAN ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
CASE NO. GPZMA23-0001
(SEE ATTACHED)
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Project Description: Amendments to General Plan Zoning Map to place an Affordable Housing Overlay on two City -owned properties, Housing Element Inventory Sites B (APN: 685-090-011) and Site D (APN: 689-180-012). Change the land use designation for APN: 689-180-012 from Mobile Home Park (MHP) to High Density Residential (R-H).

Location:

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Attachment 5
ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT CASE NO. ZTA23-0001 WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Mirage is a charter city and a municipal corporation of the State of California, and recognized as a political subdivision of State of California for certain purpose; and
WHEREAS, in March 2021, the Southern California Association of Governments ("SCAG") adopted its 6th cycle (October 2021 — October 2029) Regional Housing Needs Assessment ("RHNA"). The RHNA is mandated by State Housing Law as part of the periodic process of updating local housing elements of the General Plan. RHNA quantifies the need for housing within each jurisdiction during the specified planning period; and WHEREAS, For the 6th cycle planning period the City of Rancho Mirage was mandated an allocation of 1,746 affordable units. City Staff, in conjunction with our housing consultants, produced the 6th cycle Housing Element update which created goals, policies and programs to meet the City's mandated housing needs. The City's 6th cycle (2022-2029) Housing Element update was adopted by City Council on March 3, 2022 with Minor Amendments considered on July 21, 2022. The element was certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD") on August 17, 2022. The certified Housing Element details the City's goals, policies, and programs the City will implement to meet current and projected housing needs; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA23-0002) (the "Proposed Project") will implement some of the certified Housing Element's goals, policies, and programs that require amendments to the current Rancho Mirage Municipal Code. These amendments were largely considered with the approval of the 2022 Housing Element update, and the Proposed Project is simply implementing the policies approved and certified by the State.

The City submits an annual progress report to the State demonstrating its compliance with, and implementation of, the certified Housing Element; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code (RMMC) are focused on Title 17 (Zoning) and include Chapter 17.14 (Overlay Districts) to introduce an affordable housing overlay, Chapter 17.22 (Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus Provisions) to remain consistent with State density bonus provision, and Chapter 17.26 (Parking and Loading Standards) to update parking standards for various types of temporary housing; all attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A", and
WHEREAS, the proposed Zoning Text Amendments are proposed to implement Housing Element Policy H1, which states, "The General Plan shall provide for a mixture of residential densities dispersed throughout Rancho Mirage". The proposed Zoning Text Amendments are based on implementation of the following programs:
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Policv H1 — Program H1.0
The City's Density Bonus Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 17.22) shall be amended consistent with State law (Government Code Section 65915); and its Zoning Ordinance for parking for emergency shelters, reasonable accommodation, transitional and supportive housing, permanent supportive housing, employee housing, single room occupancy units and manufactured housing on foundations.

Policy H1 — Program H2.13
Review the Zoning Ordinance and make changes to ensure compliance with AB 101 (Low -barrier Navigation Centers). Modify the definition of "homeless shelter" to include this use.

WHEREAS, the Proposed Project includes a General Plan Zoning Map Amendment (GPZMA23-0001) placing an affordable housing overlay onto two properties as required by Policy H9 — Program H9.A, Housing Element Inventory Site B (APN: 685- 090-011) and Site D (APN: 689-180-012) and to change the land use designation for Site D from Mobile Home Park (MHP) to High Density Residential (R-H); and WHEREAS, on June 22, 2023, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 2023-PC-02, finding the Proposed Project exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, and recommending that they City Council: (1) Adopt a Resolution approving General Plan Zoning Map Amendment (GPZMA23-0001); (2) Introduce and adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA23-0002), implementing various policies set forth in the City's most recently adopted Housing Element. 2 7-31

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. RECITALS AND EXHIBITS
That the foregoing Recitals and attached Exhibits are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by this reference.

SECTION 3. EVIDENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD
That the City Council conducted a noticed Public Hearing on July 20, 2023, and considered all of the evidence submitted into the administrative record for the Proposed Project, including, but not limited to, the following, which are all hereby incorporated herein by reference:
(a) Rancho Mirage Municipal Code;
(b) Rancho Mirage General Plan, including the Housing Element, and Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code and all relevant provisions contained therein;
(c) General Plan Zoning Map Amendment (GPZMA23-0001);
(d) Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA23-0002);
(e) Notice of Planning Commission Public Hearing scheduled for June 22, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at City Hall at 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California;
(f) Notice of City Council Public Hearing scheduled for July 20, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at City Hall at 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California;
(g) Planning Commission Staff Report, attachments and Staff presentation for the Proposed Project, and all public documents, records and references related thereto submitted or provided at or prior to the June 22, 2023, Planning Commission Public Hearing;
(h) City Council Staff Report, attachments and Staff presentation for the Proposed Project, and all public documents, records and references related thereto submitted or provided at or prior to the July 20, 2023, City Council Public Hearing;
(i) Testimony and/or comments from all persons that were provided in written format or correspondence, at, or prior to, the June 22, 2023, Planning Commission Public Hearing; and
Q) Testimony and/or comments from all persons that were provided in written format or correspondence, at, or prior to, the July 20, 2023, City Council Public Hearing.

SECTION 4. CONSISTENCY WITH GENERAL PLAN
That the City Council finds the GPZMA is consistent with the General Plan.

SECTION 5. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (ZTA23-0002)
That the City Council hereby approves Zoning Text Amendment ZTA23-0002, as set forth in more detail in Exhibit "A".

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption. 4 7-33

SECTION 6. CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW
That the City Attorney prepared and framed this ordinance pursuant to Section

1.04.010 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code and finds that the City Council has the authority to adopt this ordinance, that the ordinance is constitutionally valid and that the ordinance is consistent with the general powers and purposes of the City as set forth in Section 1.04.031 of the RMMC.

SECTION 7. SEVERABILITY
That if any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Ordinance or any portion of the Administrative Record for the Proposed Project be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 8. CERTIFICATION
That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published according to law.

SECTION 9. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
That all provisions of any ordinance and/or Municipal Code in effect prior to the effective date of this Ordinance as adopted by the City Council that are in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance, are hereby repealed.
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The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council held on by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ATTEST:

Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Steven B. Quintanilla, City Attorney
CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE:

Richard W. Kite, Mayor
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EXHIBIT "A"
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT - ZTA23-0002
(SEE ATTACHED)
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Chapter 17.14 OVERLAY DISTRICTS

17.14.030 Overlay districts.

The overlay districts include the following:

A. S-OL (Senior Overlay) Zone. The S-OL Overlay is established to designate appropriate areas possessing special circumstances or conditions that support the provision of senior housing, including proximity to commercial, medical, transportation, or other senior -related uses. The S-OL Overlay is intended to be used in conjunction with any residential base zoning district, and may be deemed consistent with any residential land use designation of the general plan.

1. The Senior Overlay shall be applied in conjunction with any residential base zoning district to allow use of the special senior group housing design standards in compliance with Sections 17.30.040 (Assisted Living Facilities) and 17.30.210 (Senior Congregate Care Housing Facilities). Senior housing units designed as an active retirement community consistent with conventional design standards, rather than the special senior group housing design standards, do not require a Senior Overlay.

2. The Senior Overlay provides incentives for the development of a wide variety of specialized housing designed for and restricted to residents over the age of fifty-five.

Special senior housing design standards are contained in Section 17.30.210 (Senior Congregate Care Housing Facilities), and include allowance for reduced parking requirements and smaller living units.

3. The following senior housing residential facility shall be allowed:
a. Congregate Housing. Projects in this category may include housing units with common facilities, including dining, activity centers, and community services. Offered services may include meals, security, emergency call monitoring, housekeeping, and resident transportation. Units may include kitchenettes rather than kitchens. Meals may be provided as part of a service package in a common dining room. Outdoor amenities shall be required.

B. S-P (Specific Plan Overlay) Zone. The S-P Overlay is established to designate areas subject to the provisions of an adopted specific plan, in compliance with Chapter 17.54. The S-P Overlay is intended to be used in conjunction with an appropriate base zone, and may be deemed consistent with one or more land use designations of the general plan.

1. The preparation and approval of a specific plan shall be in compliance with State law (Government Code Section 65450 et seq.) and Chapter 17.54. However, the director may allow a small parcel within a S-P Overlay area, where no specific plan had been adopted, to develop without the requirement for a specific plan. 7-37

2. In the M-U zoning district, the specific plan shall also address the following:
a. A market/feasibility analysis;
b. Privacy and security;
C. Integration of residential and commercial uses; and
d. The appropriate maximum density of residential areas, where applicable.

C. R-M-TOL (Medium Density Transitional Overlay) Zone. This R-M Transitional Overlay is established to provide for residential development in a transitional area of the city between industrial/high density areas and low density country club developments.

The following design standards are applicable only within R-M-TOL zone. Detached single-family housing is the only allowable development in the R-M-TOL zone and is subject to city review. The units shall be constructed in the following manner:

1. The house design where the distance between structures is less than twenty feet shall include a hip roof along the side yards.

2. Lots with lot coverage greater than thirty percent shall have a minimum of one thousand square feet usable open space in the rear yards.

3. The second story element of any two-story house shall have a minimum setback of twenty feet for both front and rear yards.

4. Lots utilizing the minimum fifteen foot front yard setback shall have no more than forty percent of the lot frontage at the fifteen foot limit. The remainder of the building shall be set back a minimum of twenty feet.

5. The average size lot shall be greater than seven thousand one hundred fifty square feet. No lot shall be smaller than six thousand two hundred square feet.

D. SC (Special Corner) Zone. This section provides exceptionally designed commercial and/or office centers at key intersections in the city where aesthetics and land use compatibility are of primary importance. The following design standards and guidelines are applicable in the SC overlay. The SC overlay is intended to be used in conjunction with any nonresidential base zoning district at designated intersections.

Projects approved in SC overlay zones must satisfy all the SC standards and guidelines and findings must be adopted demonstrating full compliance with the standards and guidelines.

1. SC Standards.
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a. The minimum distance from the curb at the main intersection inward to the parking area, measured at a forty- five degree angle, shall be ninety feet. The minimum distance to a building shall be one hundred twenty-two feet. b. Minimum landscape parkway width between curb and parking shall be forty-five feet except for local streets which shall be twenty-five feet.

C. All buildings shall be a minimum of eighty-five feet from arterial and collector road curbs and thirty-five feet from local street curbs. d. Where dedicated right turn lanes, deceleration or acceleration lanes are required, the minimum parkway width shall be measured from the location of the original curb line.
e. All parking and circulation areas shall be continuously screened from public streets to a height of four feet, by a combination of walls, berms, boulders and hedges. f. For parcels smaller than five net acres, required overlay setbacks and parkway widths shall be proportionally reduced but in no case shall be less than the minimum setbacks or minimum parkway widths required of the underlying zoning district.

2. SC Guidelines.
a. A minimum ten foot wide landscape band with or without pedestrian path access should be provided around all buildings.
b. Pedestrian plazas or courtyard placed in building clusters are encouraged, and shall carry forth the theme established with the corner treatment.

C. Where possible, placing parking areas lower than adjacent roadways is encouraged, with intent to reduce their visual impact and to screen the parking from the adjacent roadway.
d. Shade structures in the form of landscaped trellises are encouraged as an added method of providing parking lot and pedestrian area shade. e. Parking plaza landscaping should be vertically layered through the creation of an overstory of palms, a mid -story of canopy trees and an understory of shrubs and groundcover.
f. Building architecture and design should be compatible and themed with adjacent office and commercial developments. Franchise architecture shall not be permitted.

Building design shall be of the highest quality consistent with the Rancho Mirage desert environment.
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g. Large expanses of blank walls shall be avoided. Simple box like architecture shall be avoided. Wall planes shall be treated with architectural relief to provide interest and visual depth.
h. No signs, neon or otherwise, shall be visible through windows.

Enhanced pavement shall be placed at key locations, subject to city approval.

Special corner landscape and hardscape treatment shall be provided. k. Hardscape and sidewalks shall be in color harmony with the landscaped theme.

I. Pedestrian connections shall be provided between buildings and parking areas.

Projects are encouraged to exceed CVWD water efficiency goals by ten percent. (Ord. 884, Exh. A, 2004; Ord. 868A, Exh. A, 2004; Ord. 848 Exh. A, 2003; Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh.

A, 2002))
E. AHO (Affordable Housing Overlay) Zone. The intent of the AHO zone is to allow for the creative and efficient development of affordable residential properties as identified in the current version of the City's certified Housing Element. The development shall demonstrate the need and appropriateness of densities up to 28 units per acre as identified in the Housing Element. The application of the overlay will be subject to review with the appropriate development plan permit. Development standards may be modified through the application and entitlement of the project, subject to City Council consideration.

Chapter 17.26 PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS

17.26.040 Number of parking spaces required.

Each use shall provide at least the minimum number of off-street parking spaces required by this chapter, except where a greater number of spaces is required through land use permit or approval.

2. Parking Requirements By Land Use. Each land use shall be provided the number of off-street parking spaces identified in Table 3-6. Additional spaces may be required or approved through approval of a discretionary permit.

B. Expansion of Structure, Change in Use. When a structure is enlarged or increased in capacity or intensity, or when a change in use requires more off-street parking, additional parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with this chapter.

C. Multi -Tenant Sites. A site with multiple tenants shall provide the aggregate number of parking spaces required for each separate use; except where the site was developed comprehensively as a shopping center, the parking ratio shall be that required for the shopping center as a whole as identified in Table 3-6. An additional exception is 7-40

provided when the parking is developed in compliance with Section 17.26.050 (Adjustments to off-street parking requirements).

D. Uses Not Listed. Land uses not specifically listed in Table 3-6 shall provide parking as required by the director. The director shall use the standards identified in Table 3-6 as a guide in determining the minimum number of off-street parking spaces to be provided.

E. Rounding of Quantities. When calculating the number of parking spaces required, fractional spaces shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.

F. Excessive Parking. The parking standards established in this chapter are minimum standards. Off-street parking spaces in excess of these standards may be approved in conjunction with a discretionary permit or approval, when additional landscaping and pedestrian improvements are also provided.

G. Bench or Bleacher Seating. Where fixed seating is provided in the form of benches or bleachers, a seat shall be construed to be not less than twenty-four inches of continuous bench space for the purpose of calculating the number of required parking spaces.

H. Company -Owned Vehicles. The number of parking spaces required by this chapter does not include spaces needed for the parking of company -owned vehicles.

Parking spaces for company -owned vehicles shall be provided in addition to the requirements for a particular land use.

2. Parking Requirements by Land Use. The following minimum number of parking spaces shall be provided for each land use (where sf. Refers to square foot).

TABLE 3-6

PARKING REQUIREMENTS BY LAND USE
Land Use Type
Vehicle Spaces Required
Residential Uses
Accessory dwelling units
** 1 space in addition to that required for a single-
family unit.

Child day-care
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Land Use Type
Vehicle Spaces Required
Centers
1 space for each 10 children, plus a permanent drop-
off area as approved by the director.
1 space, in addition to the required residential spaces.

Large family day-care homes
1 space for each bed, plus 1 space for each 8 beds
Group quarters, including
for guest parking, plus an appropriate number of
residential care homes
spaces for employees as deemed suitable by the
director.

Mixed -use developments
Determined by discretionary permit or approval.

Mobile home parks
1 covered and 1 off-street guest space for each unit.
1 bedroom units — 1 covered for each unit and 1 off -
Multifamily housing and other
street guest space for every two units.
2 bedrooms or more — 2 covered for each unit and 1
attached dwellings
off-street guest space for every 2 units.

Residential developments,
2 spaces within an enclosed garage and 1 off-street
including single-family dwellings
guest parking space for every 2 units.
and condominiums
Senior congregate care housing
1 covered space for each residential unit, plus 1 off - facilities
street space for each 2 units for guests and
employees.

Single-family housing with
2 spaces in an enclosed garage.
access to a public street
Education, Public Assembly,
and Recreation
1 space for each 4 seats or 1 space for every 30 sq.

Churches, synagogues, other
places of worship, and
ft. of gross assembly area, and may be required for
mortuaries
classrooms and meeting areas.

Cinemas
Single -screen
1 space for each 3 seats.

Multi -screen
1 space for each 4 seats.

Golf courses
4 spaces for each hole; plus 1 space for each 250 sq.
ft. of gross floor area within commercial use.

Golf driving ranges
1 space for each tee.

Emergency and homeless
1 space per employee.
shelters, low -barrier navigation
centers
Indoor amusement/entertainment centers
Arcades
1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

Bowling alleys
4 spaces for each lane, plus required spaces for
ancillary uses.

Health/fitness clubs
1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

Pool and billiard rooms
2 spaces for each table, plus required space for
ancillary uses.
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Chapter 17.22 AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES/DENSITY BONUS

PROVISIONS

17.22.020 Eligibility for bonus and incentives.

In order to be eligible for a density bonus and other incentives as provided by this chapter, a proposed residential development project shall:

A. Consist of five or more dwelling units; and
B. Provide for the construction of one or more of the following within the development-
1 . Ten percent of the total units of a housing development for lower income households, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50079.5; or

2. Five percent of the total units of a housing development for very low income households, as defined in Health and Safety Section 50105; or

3. A senior citizen housing development as defined in Civil Code Sections 51.3 and

51.12; or

4. Ten percent of the total dwelling units in a condominium project or in a planned development as defined in Civil Code Section 4175 , respectively, for persons and families of moderate income, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50093. (Ord. 905 § 1, 2005; Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A), 2002)

17.22.030 Types of bonuses and incentives allowed.

A residential development project that satisfies all relevant provisions of this chapter shall be entitled to a density bonus and one or more incentives described below. If the density bonus or incentives cannot be accommodated on a parcel due to strict compliance with the provisions of this title, the council shall waive or modify development standards to accommodate the bonus units or incentives to which the development would be entitled, unless such waiver or modification would have a specific adverse impact, as defined in Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(2), upon health, safety, or the physical environment, and for which there is no feasible method to mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact.

A. Minimum Density Bonus. The density bonus granted to a residential development project shall consist of an increase over the otherwise maximum allowable residential density under the applicable zoning ordinance and land use element of the general plan as of the date of application. Such increase shall be equal to at least:

1. A twenty percent increase in density, when the development meets the requirements of Section 17.22.020(B)(1), (2) or (3); or 7-43

2. A five percent increase in density, when the development meets the requirements of Section 17.22.020(B)(4).

3. A fifteen percent increase in density, when an applicant for a residential development donates land to the city in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 65915(h)(1) through (6). Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to enlarge or diminish the authority of the city to require a developer to donate land as a condition of development.

4. The city may, at its discretion, grant a density bonus that is greater than that described in subsections (1), (2) and (3) for a development that meets the requirements therein or proportionately lower than that described in subsections (1), (2) and (3) for a development that does not meet the requirements therein.

B. Additional Density Bonus.

1. The amount of density bonus to which the applicant is entitled shall vary according to the amount by which the percentage of affordable housing units exceeds the base percentage established in Section 17.22.020(B). The amount of density bonus for a donation of land shall vary according to the amount by which the donation exceeds the base donation established by Government Code Section 65915(g#) (22 . a. Lower income households. For each one percent increase above ten percent in the percentage of units affordable to lower income households, the density bonus shall be increased by one and one half percent. For each one percent increase above twenty percent in the percentage of units affordable to lower income households, the density bonus shall be increased by three and three quarters percent, subject to any maximum density set forth in applicable law.
b. Very low income households. For each one percent increase above five percent in the percentage of units affordable to very low income households, the density bonus shall be increased by two and one half percent. For each one percent increase above eleven percent in the percentage of units affordable to very low income households, the density bonus shall be increased by three and three quarters percent, subject to any maximum density set forth in applicable law.

C. Moderate income households. For each one percent increase above ten percent in the percentage of units affordable to moderate income households, the density bonus shall increase by one percent. For each one percent increase above forty percent in the percentage of units affordable to moderate income households, the density bonus shall increase by three and three quarters percent, subject to any maximum density set forth in applicable law.
d. Donation of land. For each one percent increase above the minimum ten percent land donation, the density bonus shall be increased by one percent. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to enlarge or diminish the authority of the city to require a developer to donate land as a condition of development. 7-44

2. The base density bonus shall not be included when determining the number of housing units that is greater than five percent or ten percent of the total development. All calculations resulting in fractional units shall be rounded up to the next whole number. In no event shall the city be required to grant more than a thirty five percent increase over the otherwise maximum allowable residential density under the applicable zoning ordinance and land use element of the general plan.

C. Incentives, Number. An eligible project shall receive one, two or three incentives as follows:

1. Lower income households. An applicant shall receive:
a. One incentive for a project that includes at least ten percent of the total units for lower income households;
b. Two incentives for a project that includes at least twenty percent of the total units for lower income households; and
C. Three incentives for a project that includes at least thirty percent of the total units for lower income households.

2. Very low income households. An applicant shall receive:
a. One incentive for a project that includes at least five percent of the total units for very low income households;
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b. Two incentives for a project that includes at least ten percent of the total units for very low income households; and
C. Three incentives for a project that includes at least fifteen percent of the total units for very low income households.

3. Moderate income households. An applicant shall receive:
a. One incentive for a project that includes at least ten percent of the total units for persons and families of moderate income in a condominium or planned development; b. Two incentives for a project that includes at least twenty percent of the total units for persons and families of moderate income in a condominium or planned development; and
C. Three incentives for a project that includes at least thirty percent of the total units for persons and families of moderate income in a condominium or planned development.

D. Incentives, Description. A project that is eligible to receive incentives pursuant to subsection (C) above shall be entitled to at least one of the following incentives identified in Government Code Section 65915-(-}.

1. A reduction in the parcel development standards (e.g., coverage, setback, zero lot line and/or reduced parcel sizes).

2. Approval of mixed -use zoning in conjunction with the housing project if nonresidential land uses would reduce the cost of the housing project, and the nonresidential land uses would be compatible with the housing project and adjoining development.

3. Other regulatory incentives or concessions proposed by the developer or the city that would result in identifiable cost reductions.

4. A reduction in the number of required parking spaces, upon request by the applicant. For a one bedroom unit, one parking space is required; for two and three bedroom units, two parking spaces are required and for four or more bedroom units, two and one-half parking spaces are required.

E. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the city to provide, or limit the city's ability to provide, direct financial incentives for housing development, including the provision of publicly owned land by the city or the waiver of fees and dedication requirements.

F. Limitations and Exceptions.

1. In order to receive incentives as described in subsections (C) and (D), an applicant must submit a proposal to the city requesting the specific incentives that the applicant desires.
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2. The city shall grant the incentives requested by the developer pursuant to subsection (E)(1) and required pursuant to subsection (C), unless the city makes a written finding, based upon substantial evidence, of either of the following:
a. The incentive is not required in order to provide for affordable housing costs, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5; or
b. The incentive would have a specific adverse impact, as defined in Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(2), upon public health and safety or the physical environment or on any real property that is listed in the California Register of Historical Resources and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact without rendering the development unaffordable to low and moderate income households.

3. The city's granting of an incentive shall not be interpreted, in and of itself, to require a general plan amendment, zoning change, or other discretionary approval.

4. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to require the city to waive or reduce development standards or to grant an incentive that would have a specific, adverse impact upon health, safety or the physical environment for which there is no feasible method to mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact; nor shall this subsection require the city to waive or reduce development standards or to grant an incentive that would have an adverse impact on any real property that is listed in the California Register of Historical Resources. (Ord. 905 § 1, 2005; Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A), 2002) Chapter 17.90 DEFINITIONS

17.90.020 Definitions of specialized terms and phrases.

H. Definitions, "H."
"Homeless shelters" means a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter that provides temporary living accommodations for individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. Low Barrier Navigation Centers are also included in this rlafinitinn
L. Definitions, "L."
"Low Barrier Navigations Centers" as defined in Government Section Code 65660 means a Housing First, low -barrier, service enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter and housina.
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Chapter 17.14 OVERLAY DISTRICTS

17.14.030 Overlay districts.

The overlay districts include the following:

2. The Senior Overlay provides incentives for the development of a wide variety of specialized housing designed for and restricted to residents over the age of fifty-five.

1. The house design where the distance between structures is less than twenty feet shall include a hip roof along the side yards.

2. Lots with lot coverage greater than thirty percent shall have a minimum of one thousand square feet usable open space in the rear yards.

3. The second story element of any two-story house shall have a minimum setback of twenty feet for both front and rear yards.

5. The average size lot shall be greater than seven thousand one hundred fifty square feet. No lot shall be smaller than six thousand two hundred square feet.

Projects approved in SC overlay zones must satisfy all the SC standards and guidelines and findings must be adopted demonstrating full compliance with the standards and guidelines.

SC Standards.
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required,
curb line.
a. The minimum distance from the curb at the main intersection inward to the parking area, measured at a forty- five degree angle, shall be ninety feet. The minimum distance to a building shall be one hundred twenty-two feet. b. Minimum landscape parkway width between curb and parking shall be forty-five feet except for local streets which shall be twenty-five feet.

C. All buildings shall be a minimum of eighty-five feet from arterial and collector road curbs and thirty-five feet from local street curbs. d. Where dedicated right turn lanes, deceleration or acceleration lanes are the minimum parkway width shall be measured from the location of the original e. All parking and circulation areas shall be continuously screened from public streets to a height of four feet, by a combination of walls, berms, boulders and hedges. f. For parcels smaller than five net acres, required overlay setbacks and parkway widths shall be proportionally reduced but in no case shall be less than the minimum setbacks or minimum parkway widths required of the underlying zoning district.

Building design shall be of the highest quality consistent with the Rancho Mirage desert environment.
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Enhanced pavement shall be placed at key locations, subject to city approval.

Special corner landscape and hardscape treatment shall be provided. k. Hardscape and sidewalks shall be in color harmony with the landscaped theme.

I. Pedestrian connections shall be provided between buildings and parking areas.

Projects are encouraged to exceed CVWD water efficiency goals by ten percent. (Ord. 884, Exh. A, 2004; Ord. 868A, Exh. A, 2004; Ord. 848 Exh. A, 2003; Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh.

Chapter 17.26 PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS

17.26.040 Number of parking spaces required.

Each use shall provide at least the minimum number of off-street parking spaces required by this chapter, except where a greater number of spaces is required through land use permit or approval.

provided when the parking is developed in compliance with Section 17.26.050 (Adjustments to off-street parking requirements).

E. Rounding of Quantities. When calculating the number of parking spaces required, fractional spaces shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.

H. Company -Owned Vehicles. The number of parking spaces required by this chapter does not include spaces needed for the parking of company -owned vehicles.

Parking spaces for company -owned vehicles shall be provided in addition to the requirements for a particular land use.

2. Parking Requirements by Land Use. The following minimum number of parking spaces shall be provided for each land use (where sf. Refers to square foot).

TABLE 3-6

PARKING REQUIREMENTS BY LAND USE
Land Use Type
Vehicle Spaces Required
Residential Uses
Accessory dwelling units
** 1 space in addition to that required for a single-
family unit.

Child day-care
Centers
Large family day-care homes
1 space for each 10 children, plus a permanent drop-
off area as approved by the director.
1 space, in addition to the required residential spaces. 7-52

Land Use Type
Vehicle Spaces Required
1 space for each bed, plus 1 space for each 8 beds
Group quarters, including
for guest parking, plus an appropriate number of
residential care homes
spaces for employees as deemed suitable by the
director.

Mixed -use developments
Determined by discretionary permit or approval.

Single-family housing with
2 spaces in an enclosed garage.
access to a public street
Education, Public Assembly,
and Recreation
1 space for each 4 seats or 1 space for every 30 sq.

Churches, synagogues, other
places of worship, and
ft. of gross assembly area, and may be required for
mortuaries
classrooms and meeting areas.

Cinemas
Single -screen
1 s ace for each 3 seats.

Multi -screen
1 space for each 4 seats.
4 spaces for each hole; plus 1 space for each 250 sq.

Golf courses
ft. of gross floor area within commercial use.

Golf driving ranges
1 space for each tee.

Emergency and homeless
1 space per employee.
shelters, low -barrier navigation
centers
Indoor amusement/entertainment centers
Arcades
1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

Bowling alleys
4 spaces for each lane, plus required spaces for
ancillary uses.

Health/fitness clubs
1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

Pool and billiard rooms
2 spaces for each table, plus required space for
ancillary uses.
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Chapter 17.22 AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES/DENSITY BONUS

PROVISIONS

17.22.020 Eligibility for bonus and incentives.

In order to be eligible for a density bonus and other incentives as provided by this chapter, a proposed residential development project shall:

A. Consist of five or more dwelling units; and
B. Provide for the construction of one or more of the following within the development:

1. Ten percent of the total units of a housing development for lower income households, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50079.5; or

2. Five percent of the total units of a housing development for very low income households, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50105; or

3. A senior citizen housing development as defined in Civil Code Sections 51.3 and

51.12; or

4. Ten percent of the total dwelling units in a condominium project or in a planned development as defined in Civil Code Section 4175, respectively, for persons and families of moderate income, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50093. (Ord. 905 § 1, 2005; Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A), 2002)

17.22.030 Types of bonuses and incentives allowed.

1. A twenty percent increase in density, when the development meets the requirements of Section 17.22.020(B)(1), (2) or (3); or

2. A five percent increase in density, when the development meets the requirements of Section 17.22.020(B)(4).
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B. Additional Density Bonus.

1. The amount of density bonus to which the applicant is entitled shall vary according to the amount by which the percentage of affordable housing units exceeds the base percentage established in Section 17.22.020(B). The amount of density bonus for a donation of land shall vary according to the amount by which the donation exceeds the base donation established by Government Code Section 65915(g). a. Lower income households. For each one percent increase above ten percent in the percentage of units affordable to lower income households, the density bonus shall be increased by one and one half percent. For each one percent increase above twenty percent in the percentage of units affordable to lower income households, the density bonus shall be increased by three and three quarters percent, subject to any maximum density set forth in applicable law.
b. Very low income households. For each one percent increase above five percent in the percentage of units affordable to very low income households, the density bonus shall be increased by two and one half percent. For each one percent increase above eleven percent in the percentage of units affordable to very low income households, the density bonus shall be increased by three and three quarters percent, subject to any maximum density set forth in applicable law.

2. The base density bonus shall not be included when determining the number of housing units that is greater than five percent or ten percent of the total development. All 7-55

calculations resulting in fractional units shall be rounded up to the next whole number. In no event shall the city be required to grant more than a thirty five percent increase over the otherwise maximum allowable residential density under the applicable zoning ordinance and land use element of the general plan.

C. Incentives, Number. An eligible project shall receive one, two or three incentives as follows:

Z. Very low income households. An applicant shall receive:
a. One incentive for a project that includes at least five percent of the total units for very low income households;
b. Two incentives for a project that includes at least ten percent of the total units for very low income households; and
C. Three incentives for a project that includes at least fifteen percent of the total units for very low income households.

1. A reduction in the parcel development standards (e.g., coverage, setback, zero lot line and/or reduced parcel sizes).
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3. Other regulatory incentives or concessions proposed by the developer or the city that would result in identifiable cost reductions.

F. Limitations and Exceptions.

1. In order to receive incentives as described in subsections (C) and (D), an applicant must submit a proposal to the city requesting the specific incentives that the applicant desires.

3. The city's granting of an incentive shall not be interpreted, in and of itself, to require a general plan amendment, zoning change, or other discretionary approval.

Chapter 17.90 DEFINITIONS

17.90.020 Definitions of specialized terms and phrases.

L. Definitions, "L."
"Low Barrier Navigations Centers" as defined in Government Section Code 65660 means a Housing First, low -barrier, service enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter and housing.
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CITY OF RANG O MIRAGE Attachment 6
ff A
Community Development Department
69-825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage CA 92270
Phone 760/328-2266 Fax 760/324-9851

NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
To: ❑ Office of Planning and Research ® Chief Deputy County Clerk P.O. Box 3044 3470 12th Street
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 Riverside, CA 92501
Project Title/Case Nos. Environmental Assessment Case No. EA23-0004 Zoning Text Amendment Case No. ZTA23-0002,
General Plan Zoning Map Amendment Case No. GPZMA23-0001 Project Location: Applicant/Representative: Project Description:

City-wide City of Rancho Mirage Proposal to implement goals, policies, and Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 69825 HWY 111 programs of the certified 6 h cycle Housing APN: 685-030-011 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Element update APN: 689-180-012
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project:

City of Rancho Mirage Marcus Aleman
Housing Manager
Exempt Status: (check one)
❑ Ministerial (Sec. 21o8o(b)(1); 15268); ❑ Declared Emergency [Sec. 21o8o(b)(3);15269(a)] ❑ Emergency Project [Sec. 21o8o(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)]; ❑ Statutory Exemption; Code N° ® Categorical Exemption. State type and Section number: CEQA Guidelines, Section 15162 Reasons why project is exempt: CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 provides that when an EIR has been certified or a negative declaration adopted for a Droiect. no subseauent EIR shall be prepared for that Droiect unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence in light of the whole record, that there are no new significant environmental effects due to a change in the project or circumstances, and there is no new information of substantial importance aDDlies onlv to Droiects that have the Dotential for causine a sianificant effect on the environment.

Lead Agency Contact Person: Marcus Aleman, Housing Manager Telephone No. (760) 770-3210 Date:

Marcus Aleman, Housing Manager
® Signed by Lead Agency Date Received for filing at OPR:
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Attachment 7
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-PC-02

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: 1) ADOPT

THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION APPROVING GENERAL PLAN ZONING MAP AMENDMENT GPZMA23-0001, 2) INTRODUCE AND ADOPT THE ATTACHED ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA23-0002, AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING), INCLUDING CHAPTERS 17.14 (OVERLAY DISTRICTS), Chapter

17.22 (AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENSTIVES/DENSITY BONUS PROVISIONS), AND CHAPTER 17.26 (PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS) AND CHAPTER

17.90 (DEFINITIONS); AND FINDING THE PROPOSED PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO SECTION 15162 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Mirage is a charter city and a municipal corporation of the State of California, and recognized as a political subdivision of State of California for certain purpose; and
WHEREAS, in March 2021, the Southern California Association of Governments ("SCAG") adopted its 6th cycle (October 2021 — October 2029) Regional Housing Needs Assessment ("RHNA"). The RHNA is mandated by State Housing Law as part of the periodic process of updating local housing elements of the General Plan. RHNA quantifies the need for housing within each jurisdiction during the specified planning period; and WHEREAS, For the 6th cycle planning period the City of Rancho Mirage was mandated an allocation of 1,746 affordable units. City Staff, in conjunction with our housing consultants, produced the 6th cycle Housing Element update which created goals, policies and programs to meet the City's mandated housing needs. The City's 6th cycle (2022-2029) Housing Element update was adopted by City Council on March 3, 2022 with Minor Amendments considered on July 21, 2022. The element was certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD") on August 17, 2022. The certified Housing Element details the City's goals, policies, and programs the City will implement to meet current and projected housing needs; and WHEREAS, the "Proposed Project" includes a General Plan Zoning Map Amendment placing an affordable housing overlay onto two properties as required by Policy H9 — Program H9.A, Housing Element Inventory Site B (APN: 685-090-011) and Site D (APN: 689-180-012) and to change the land use designation for Site D from Mobile Home Park (MHP) to High Density Residential (R-H); and
WHEREAS, the Proposed Project includes a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA23- 0002), amending Title 17 (Zoning), including amending Chapter 17.14 (Overlay Districts) to introduce an affordable housing overlay, Chapter 17.22 (Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus Provisions) to remain consistent with State density bonus 7-60

provision, and Chapter 17.26 (Parking and Loading Standards) to update parking standards for various types of temporary housing and Chapter 17.90 (Definitions); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends the City Council finds the Proposed Project exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. RECITALS AND EXHIBITS
That the foregoing Recitals and attached Exhibits are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by this reference.

SECTION 2. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
That the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council finds that the Proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations). The Proposed Project implements General Plan/Zoning Map amendments that were contemplated and required to be implemented as part of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, and studies during the environmental review of the Housing Element adoption. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, on the basis of substantial evidence in light of the whole record, City Council finds there are no:
substantial changes proposed in the Proposed Project which will require major revisions of the previous Negative Declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the Proposed Project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous Negative Declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or no new information of substantial importance, which was not known and could have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous Negative Declaration was adopted showing any of the following: that the Proposed Project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous Negative Declaration; mitigation measures or alternative previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the Proposed Project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or mitigation measures or alternative which are considerably different from those analyzed previously, if any, which would substantially reduce on or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative. The Proposed Project is only proposing to implement the goals, polices, and program of the certified 6th Cycle Housing Element update. Based on the City's analysis, no subsequent EIR, supplemental EIR, or subsequent mitigation negative declaration is required. The 7-61

previously adopted Negative Declaration for the 6t" Cycle Housing Element Update is still valid and no further environmental review is required.

SECTION 3. EVIDENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD
That the Planning Commission conducted a noticed Public Hearing on June 22, 2023, and considered all of the evidence submitted into the administrative record for the Proposed Project, including, but not limited to, the following, which are all hereby incorporated herein by reference:
(a) Rancho Mirage Municipal Code;
(b) Rancho Mirage General Plan, including the Housing Element, and Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code and all relevant provisions contained therein;
(c) General Plan Zoning Map Amendment (GPZMA23-0001);
(d) Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA23-0002);
(e) Notice of Planning Commission Public Hearing scheduled for June 22, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at City Hall at 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California;
(f) Planning Commission Staff Report, attachments and Staff presentation for the Proposed Project, and all public documents, records and references related thereto submitted or provided at or prior to the June 22, 2023, Planning Commission Public Hearing;
(g) Testimony and/or comments from all persons that were provided in written format or correspondence, at, or prior to, the June 22, 2023, Planning Commission Public Hearing; and
SECTION 3. CONSISTENCY WITH GENERAL PLAN
That the Planning Commission finds and recommends the City Council find the Proposed Project is consistent with the General Plan.

SECTION 4. RECOMMENDATIONS
That based on the foregoing Recitals and the Evidence contained in the Administrative Record for the Proposed Project, as set forth and described herein, and the findings and determinations set forth in the June 22, 2023, Planning Commission Staff Report and the attached ordinances and resolutions, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Find the Proposed Project exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines;
b) Adopt the attached Resolution approving General Plan Zoning Map Amendment (GPZMA23-0001), attached hereto as Exhibit "A", which places an affordable housing overlay onto two properties as required by Policy H9 - Program H9.A, Housing Element Inventory Site B (APN: 685-090-011) and Site 7-62

D (APN: 689-180-012) and to change the land use designation for Site D from Mobile Home Park (MHP) to High Density Residential (R-H); and c) Introduce and adopt the attached Ordinance approving Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA23-0002), attached hereto as Exhibit "B", to amend Title 17 (Zoning) including Chapter 17.14 (Overlay Districts) to introduce affordable housing overlay, Chapter 17.22 (Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus Provisions) to remain consistent with State density bonus provision, and Chapter 17.26 (Parking and Loading Standards) to update parking standards for various types of temporary housing and Chapter 17.90 (definitions).

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY
That if any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of Resolution or any portion of the Administrative Record for the Project be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 7. CERTIFICATION.

That the Secretary to the Planning Commission shall certify as to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause the same to be processed in the manner required by law.

SECTION 8. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.

That all provisions of any resolution in effect prior to the effective date of this Resolution as adopted by the Planning Commission that are in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution, are hereby repealed.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 22"d day of June, 2023.

ATTEST:

Deanna Mendoza, Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Steven B. Q 'nfanflli, City A rney
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Jass, ostini
Plarfning Commission Vice Chair
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EXHIBIT "A"

RESOLUTION APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT - GPZMA23-0001
(TO BE ATTACHED)
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EXHIBIT "B"

ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING
TEXT AMENDMENT - ZTA 23-0002
(TO BE ATTACHED)
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Marcus Aleman
From:

Kristie Ramos, CMC
Sent:

Thursday, June 22, 2023 4:01 PM
To:

Marcus Aleman
Cc:

Majna Dukic
Subject:

Fwd: Planning Commission Mtg for Peterson
Please see below.

Sent from my iPhone
Kristie Ramos, CMC
City Clerk
Phone: 760-324-4511 Ext. 488
E-mail: [email protected]
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270
www.RanchoMirageCa.gov
Attachment 8

From: Joseph Wilson
Date: June 22, 2023 at 3:40:48 PM PDT
To: "Kristie Ramos, CMC"
Subject: Planning Commission Mtg for Peterson
Reply -To: Joseph Wilson
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City of Rancho Mirage Planning Commission
Re: June 22, 2023 Planning Commission Hearing Affordable Housing Zoning Changes
Dear Commissioners Agostini, Bryant, Chanter Curran and Grey:

Another letter:

I support affordable housing in the appropriate places and densities. There are many factors which must be considered in zoning for any type of land use, including affordable housing.

Some, but not all, factors are:
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1. Compatibility to surrounding development

2. Traffic Congestion

3. Noise

4. Safety

5. Fire and Paramedic access

6. Crime

7. Parking
B. Visual aesthetics

9. Height Limits

10.Does it enhance or diminish quality of life for nearby residents

11.Negative effects on property values Zoning for affordable housing is a complex subject made more so by California law mandates and quotas. City of Rancho Mirage has identified approximately 9 different areas for affordable housing development with very high densities. Some areas and densities could potentially be 42 units per acre with four story buildings. An example in City of Coachella: Tripoli Apartments; 108 units on 2.8 acres = 38.57 units per acre; Three and four story heights; Estimated cost $560,000 per unit. While this density may fit in downtown area for Coachella, it would be a disaster in residential areas of Rancho Mirage.

The Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park, Thunder Road (behind Shell station Peterson Road and HWY 111) and the approximate 2 Acres on West side of Veneto Villas on Country Club and HWY 111 should not be zoned for Ultra High Density with Housing Element Overlay up to 42 units per acre. Keeping these 3 areas at current densities and using other identified parcels could yield from 2,000 to 3,000 affordable housing units. Rancho Mirage State quota is just over 1,700 units. I request that the Planning Commissioners at June 22, 2023 Hearing table the vote on Agenda item dealing with affordable housing. Call for a Study Session and give at least 30 days notice to the public and residents for the Study Session.

Joseph Wilson,
70300 Desert Cove
Rancho Mirage
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Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
City Council
i am writing this in opposition to the adoption of the zone change forthe Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park Environmental Assessment Case No. EA20004, Zoning Text Amendment Case No.

ZTA23-0002, & General Plan Zoning Map Amendment Case No. GPZMA 23-0001.

Before you vote to approve this, I request that you ask these questions of your staff and legal counsel, and that you reply on the record, to these questions:

Questions Regarding the Housing Element:

1. Assuming that a project is proposed that is less than the approved density of 28 units/acre:
• What is the process for approving a lesser density?
• Will the Housing Element be amended if a lower density is approved? • Will zoning be amended?
• Will this put the City/Housing Element out of compliance with the State requirements?
• Will the density need to be replaced elsewhere?
• Where?
• If that is the case, why not do it now rather than doing it later?

2. No Net loss laws: SB 166 and SB 330
• SB 166 says that if the identified site is developed at a lower density the city must have findings that support the lower density and that the units lost must be replaced. Will the Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park be developed at a lower density? If so...
• How does the city intend to replace those units?
• SB 330 says that if the city causes the site to be developed at a lower density the citv could be subiect to a minimum fine of $10,000 per unit lost. How does the city intend to handle the fines?
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3. The Housing Element has identified certain parcels for higher densities than those contained in the underlying zone. These parcels and now "By Right" • Section 65583.2(h) says that "...the local government may not require a conditional use permit, planned unit development permit, or other discretionary local government approval." How does the city intend to review a proposed project?

4. The city's Housing Element Contains a Summary of CEQA Findings. • It says" The Housing Element will have no direct impact on the environment.

Adoption of the Housing Element will not result in the development of housing.

The adoption of the Housing Element will potentially allow more units than planned for or analyzed in the General Plan. In the future, when housing projects are proposed, the City will review each of these projects to address environmental issues associated with the particular project." • A Negative Declaration was adopted for the Housing Element. It was carried over to the zone change. The designation of the parcels in the Housing Element and the resulting zone change establishes the use and the density "By Right" What is the process that the city will use to review a proposed project? Can it legally be reviewed?
• There has not been any kind of review of each site specifically in the preparation of the Housing Element. If you can't review a project post the adoption of the Housing Element was the Environmental Review that was done Prior to the adoption of the Housing Element adequate? Valid?

5. The Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park (RPMHP) is adjacent to the flood channel (the wash).
• CVWD has a policy that requires that any development within 300 feet of the flood channel will be responsible to line the wash with engineered concrete. • The utilities within the RPMHP are not sufficient to support the densities contained in the Housing Element.
• The existing improvements within the RPMHP will need to be removed. New infrastructure will need to be constructed.
• Peterson Road is not of sufficient width to support the additional traffic the proposed densities will place on it. Several of the mobile home park lots adjacent to Peterson Road will need to be acquired so that the street can be widened. • The west bound lane on HY 111 does not have a deacceleration lane. It needs one so that traffic can safely make the right-hand turn from HY 111 onto Peterson Road (should have one now as it is dangerous). • If the intersection is improved, the traffic signal will need to be changed. 7-70

Given the added cost (Millions of dollars) of the site development, how does the city intend to make the development affordable?

6. The Case Martinez v. Clovis appears to have negated the application of the use of an overlay zone to achieve the required densities. It requires that the underlying zone support the required densities. Will this ruling negate the entire Housing Element. Will the city need to start over?

7. The review of alternative sites is not adequate. Why not take the time to do this the right way instead of needing to change it later?
Thank you in advance for your reply.

Respectfully,
Michael Fontana
70411 Desert Cove Avenue
Rancho Mirage
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Marcus Aleman
From: Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2023 12:32 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: Zone Change July 22, 2023 In Opposition
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your message. A copy of your email and letter will be provided to the City Council prior to their July 20, 2023 meeting.

Best,
Kristie Ramos, CMC
City Clerk
Phone: 760-324-4511 Ext. 488
E-mail: [email protected]
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270
www.RanchoMirageCa.gov

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Sent: Friday, July 7, 2023 5:01 PM
To: Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
Subject: Zone Change July 22, 2023 In Opposition
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Kristie:

Thank you for sharing this with the City Council. It's not very often that I find myself at odds with our city, but I do believe that there has been a serious mistake with the Housing Element ... and it didn't need to be so. Yes, I am a neighbor who is directly affected in a big way.

Even so, as a former city planner and a planning commissioner, I know trouble when I see it... and this will be something that will be regrettable and problematic for the city, its residents, and our neighborhood ... for generations.

Have a good summer.
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July 11,02023
Dear: Mr. Richard Kite
City of Rancho Mirage
I have lived happily in the city of Rancho Mirage for 20 yrs and enjoyed every minute of it. I live on Peterson and Desert Cove right next to your purposed low income development.

My house has been up for sale and I got an acceptable offer to buy last week and the potential buyer checked with the city to see what was happenings with the empty lot and was told low income development with a potential of 28 to 46 unites per acre after finding this out they withdrew their offer.

If the City goes ahead with this project it will have made all houses off of Peterson unsellable as it will have a great potential for crime.

Please stop this and let us help you maybe so something like assistant living for senior citizens as our city is made up mostly seniors.

If you go ahead with this what kind of assistance are you willing to give us household owners that have their life investment in they house.

Sincerely
Denise Roberge
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Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
City Council
i am writing this in opposition to the adoption of the zone change for the Rancho Palms Mobile Horne Park Environmental Assessment Case No. EA20004, Zoning Text Amendment Case No.

ZTA23-0002, & General Plan Zoning Map Amendment Case No. GPZMA 23-0001.

Before you vote to approve this, I request that you ask these questions of your staff and legal counsel, and that you reply on the record, to these questions:

Questions Regarding the Housing Element:

1. Assuming that a project is proposed that is less than the approved density of 28 units/acre:
• What is the process for approving a lesser density?
• Will the Housing Element be amended if a lower density is approved? • Will zoning be amended?
• Will this put the City/Housing Element out of compliance with the State requirements?
• Will the density need to be replaced elsewhere?
• Where?
• if that is the case, why not do it now rather than doing it later?

2. No Net Loss Laws: SB 166 and SB 330
• SB 166 says that if the identified site is developed at a lower density the city must have findings that support the lower density and that the units lost must be replaced. Will the Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park be developed at a lower density? If so...
• How does the city intend to replace those units?
• SB 330 says that if the city causes the site to be developed at a lower density the city could be subject to a minimum fine of $10,000 per unit lost. How does the city intend to handle the fines?
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3. The Housing Element has identified certain parcels for higher densities than those contained in the underlying zone. These parcels and now "By Right." • Section 65583.2(h) says that "...the local government may not require a conditional use permit, planned unit development permit, or other discretionary local government approval." How does the city intend to review a proposed project?

4.. The city's Housing Element Contains a Summary of CEQA Findings. • It says" The Housing Element will have no direct impact on the environment.

Adoption of the Housing Element will not result in the development of housing.

The adoption of the Housing Element will potentially allow more units than planned for or analyzed in the General Plan. In the future, when housing projects are proposed, the City will review each of these projects to address environmental issues associated with the particular project" • A Negative Declaration was adopted for the Housing Element. It was carried over to the zone change. The designation of the parcels in the Housing Element and the resulting zone change establishes the use and the density "By Right" What is the process that the city will use to review a proposed project? Can it legally be reviewed?
• There has not been any kind of review of each site specifically in the preparation of the Housing Element. If you can't review a project post the adoption of the Housing Element was the Environmental Review that was done Prior to the adoption of the Housing Element adequate? Valid?

® Given the added cost (Millions of dollars) of the site development, how does the city intend to make the development affordable?
G. The Case Martinez v. Clovis appears to have negated the application of the use of an overlay zone to achieve the required densities. It requires that the underlying zone support the required densities. Will this ruling negate the entire Housing Element. Will the city need to start over?

7. The review of alternative sites is not adequate. Why not take the time to do this the right way instead of needing to change it later?
Thank you in advance for your reply.

Respectfully, �t
... `
Michael Fontana
70411 Desert Cove Avenue r
Rancho Mirage L
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Marcus Aleman
From: Kristie Ramos, CMC
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 9:55 AM
To: Marcus Aleman
Cc: Majna Dukic
Subject: FW: APN: 689-180-012
Please see below.

Kristie Ramos, CMC
City Clerk
Phone: 760-324-4511 Ext. 488
E-mail: [email protected]
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270
www.RanchoMirageCa.gov

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Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 6:28 PM
To: Kristie Ramos, CMC
Subject: APN: 689-180-012
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Hi Kristie, I am writing this e-mail to express my concerns as an 11 year resident of Rancho Mirage. I first would like to suggest a postponement regarding the public hearing for the environmental Assessment case EA23-0004, zoning text Amendment case ZTA23-0002 and general plan zoning map Amendment case GPZMA23-0001. I will not be able to attend and believe this should be done after summer when most residents will be in town.

For the record I have and still oppose this new zoning in my neighborhood as it will have devasting affects on my quality of life, to live in peace and harmony. I live on Desert Cove Ave, a street with about 10 full time residents and 8 homes.

This proposal would allow for high density housing allowing anywhere from 28 to 42 units per acre. This would in effect dump somewhere between 500 to 1,000 new residents and a unknown amout of vehicles in our back yards. This will have a very severe and negative impact on not just our quality of life but our home values. We where always under the impression that this land would be used to build another Santa Rosa style community and this upsell is to drastic and totally unacceptable!
As a reminder the city spent millions of dollars to remove the troubled mobile home park with all its problems and now to possible quadruple the problems by increasing the population of our neighborhood disprotunatly seems like a total disregard of ethics and of city funds. Many of the residents that I have spoken with feel like we were rugged pulled and brushed over in the city counsel meetings and still stand united. 7-77

I intend to research and seek counsel options regarding my legal rights in this matter and to do whatever I can to protect myself from this debacle.

Please put this on record for me.

Thank You.

Jim Walker
70315 Desert Cove Ave
Rancho Mirage CA 92270
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Marcus Aleman
From: Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 10:34 AM
To: Marcus Aleman
Cc: Majna Dukic
Subject: Fwd: Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park
Please see below.

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From: Marlene Foster
Date: June 16, 2023 at 10:27:54 AM PDT
To: "Kristie Ramos, CIVIC" , "Kristie Ramos, CIVIC"

Subject: Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park
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To whom it may concern at the Rancho Mirage Planning and Housing Departments, The Board of the Thunderbird Villas HOA has discussed the possible plan to change the density of the former Rancho Palms Mobile home park on Pedersen Street. Most of our homeowners areaway for the summer months. We would like to have the discussion and vote on this change postponed until later in the year when more of our homeowners will be in residence.

The current density in our area is 5 to 9 units per acre. Your proposal would allow 28 or more units. This is already a huge change. We could accept 5-9 per acre, but more than that would probably 1 7-79

mean reducing the parking spaces with many more cars having to park on adjacent streets and still more traffic on Highway 111. Please remove the overlay that allows this excessive density.

Respectfully, Marlene Foster, Thunderbird Villas HOA President 7-80

Marcus Aleman
From: Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:53 AM
To: Marcus Aleman
Cc: Majna Dukic; Isaiah Hagerman, CPA
Subject: Fwd: Environmental Assessment Case No. EA23-0004, Zoning Text Amendment Case No.

ZTA23-0002 & General Plan Zoning Map Amendment Case No. GPZMA23-0001.

Please see below.

Sent from my iPhone
Kristie Ramos, CMC
City Clerk
Phone: 760-324-4511 Ext. 488
E-mail: [email protected]
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270
www.RanchoMirageCa.aov

From: [email protected]
Date: June 16, 2023 at 11:29:23 AM PDT
To: "Kristie Ramos, CIVIC"
Subject: FW: Environmental Assessment Case No. EA23-0004, Zoning Text Amendment Case No.

ZTA23-0002 & General Plan Zoning Map Amendment Case No. GPZMA23-0001.

CAUTION: This email originated from outside The City of Rancho Mirage. DO NOT CLICK links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

I am submitting this email as our opposition to the above referenced amendments and the consideration of these amendments at the June 22, 2023, City of Rancho Mirage Planning Commission's Regular Meeting.

These amendments are complicated and deserve study. We are requesting that the Planning Commission table any action on these items and schedule a public study session so that the public and the neighborhoods affected have a 7-81

reasonable opportunity to comment. The public study session should include adequate study of alternative locations and that the public have an opportunity to review and comment on those alternatives.

Placing this density at the Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park is a bad fit and poor planning. There are better alternative sites, and we want to have the opportunity to discuss them with you.

When the Housing Element of the General Plan was presented to the Planning Commission last year, only three members of the Commission were in attendance. The public had not received mailed notices and only learned about it from the Planning Commission's agenda... five days before the meeting. The agenda item was pushed through without adequate input from the public. Please don't make this mistake again. We deserve to be heard and a three -minute time limit for public input is not adequate.

Three of our Planning Commissioners are new and don't have the background to properly review and act on this complicated issue. Tabling any action and scheduling a study session, is appropriate given the complexities of these changes.

As of this hour, staff has not completed their report, shared their recommended changes to the parking requirement, loading requirements or definitions. There is not enough time to review, discuss or understand the complexities and the impacts of these changes.

Many of our neighbors have left for their summer vacations. They will not be returning until Fall. They own property here. They have invested their money and built their lives here. They deserve an opportunity to discuss this zone change with you. We are real people, and this affects us negatively in many ways.

We are not opposed to low and moderate housing. We are opposed to the density that this action brings into our neighborhood and our lives.

Respectfully,
Mike and Lynn Fontana aka The Fontana Family Trust
70411 Desert Cove
Rancho Mirage, CA
760-567-2054
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Marcus Aleman
From: Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2023 8:30 AM
To: Marcus Aleman
Cc: Majna Dukic
Subject: Fwd: Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park Zoning Change Attachments: 6-15-23 Version 2 Letter rezoning RM.docx (1).pdf Please see below.

Sent from my Whone
Kristie Ramos, CMC
City Clerk
Phone: 760-324-4511 Ext. 488
E-mail: [email protected]
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270
www.RanchoMirageCa.gov

From: Howard Tabackman
Date: June 17, 2023 at 8:27:44 AM PDT
To: "Kristie Ramos, CMC'
Subject: Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park Zoning Change
Reply -To: Howard Tabackman
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Hello RM Planning Commission
I would like to go on record that, per attached letter, I am opposed to the zone change for the Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park.

Howard Tabackman
10 Ridgeline Way
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
310-606-1491
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June 15, 2023
City of Rancho Mirage
Planning Commission
Re: June 22, 2023 Planning Commission Hearing
Affordable Housing Zoning Changes
Dear Commissioners Agostini, Bryant, Chanter Curran and Grey:

I am not opposed to affordable housing on the appropriate location, density and height limits. Affordable housing in the Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park with one story units attached or detached at 9 units per acre would not be opposed.

For example, Santa Rosa Villas Senior Housing on South side, 7 units per acre, single story.

Creating densities of up to 42 units per acre with 3 to 4 story buildings in the wrong location has massive negative impacts. Three Planning Commissioners are new to the Commission. The California State Laws that dictate affordable housing, land designated for such and quotas for each City are complex. It is unfair and not diligent to have the new Commissioners and even the other two vote with such short time and no or limited knowledge of the laws and issues. The negative consequences of this high -density development to certain neighborhoods will cause irreversible damage. There are many factors including but not limited to the following why "Very High Density" with affordable housing overlay should not be zoned for the Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park.
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1. Change in zoning would allow up to 42 affordable housing units per acre.

Such density can only be achieved with four (4) story buildings.

2. Very limited parking on the property causing the residents to park on both sides of Peterson Road. A significant problem when mobile home park was occupied.

3. Would create 320 plus housing units and with approximately 600 cars.

4. 1,200 plus car trips per day.

5. Unsightly and unsafe parking on both sides of Peterson Road.

6. Congestion

7. Noise

8. Light pollution

9. Health and Safety problems with restricted access for fire trucks and paramedics.

10. Crime.

11.Overload the Butler Abrams Trail (which is adjacent on the East side).

12.Reduced property values in neighborhood.

On June 12, 2023, the Planning Commission held a Study Session for the proposed amendment to the Rancho Mirage Special Events Ordinance. The Planning commission voted 5 to 0 to table the issue and called for another Study Session as the Ordinance has broad and significant impact on our City and residents.

The 6/22/23 Agenda item on Affordable Housing has greater impacts than Special Events Ordinance.

I ask that at the Planning Commission 6/22/2023 Hearing this Agenda item be tabled, a Planning Commission Study Session be scheduled and noticed broadly at least 30 days before the Study Session.
10 Ridgeline Way
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 7-85

Marcus Aleman
From:

Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
Sent:

Saturday, June 17, 2023 3:56 PM
To:

Marcus Aleman
Cc:

Majna Dukic
Subject:

Fwd: City of RM Plan. Comm. Meet. 6/22/2023
Please see below.

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E-mail: [email protected]
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www.RanchoMirageCa.gov

From: Kay Williams
Date: June 17, 2023 at 3:38:26 PM PDT
To: "Kristie Ramos, CMC'
Subject: City of RM Plan. Comm. Meet. 6/22/2023
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Ronald & Kay Williams
38600 Peterson Road
Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270
760-413-5180
June 15, 2023
City of Rancho Mirage Planning Commission
Re: June 22, 2023 Planning Commission Hearing Affordable Housing Zoning Changes Dear Commissioners Agostini, Bryant, Chantar, Curran, and Grey:

It is our understanding that an Agenda item for your June 22, 2023 Hearing is a staff proposal to rezone two parcels of land to "Very High Density" with Housing Element Overlay. The parcels in this agenda are the city owned vacant mobile home park on Peterson Road and the parcel East of the Rancho Mirage aa.

Dog Park. We are NOT opposed to affordable housing on the appropriate location, density and height limits. To be clear, affordable housing in the Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park with one story units attached or detached at 9 units per acre would not be opposed. For example, the next door Santa Rosa Villas Senior Housing on the South side, are 7 units per acre, and single story. Creating densities of up to 42 units per acre with 3 to 4 story buildings in the wrong location has massive negative impacts. (The Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park land is the wrong location for such density.). Three Planning Commissioners are new to the Commission. The California State Laws that dictate affordable housing, land designated for such, and quotas for each City are complex. It is unfair and not diligent to have the new Commissioners, and even the other two, vote with such short time and no, or limited, knowledge of the laws and issues. The negative consequences of this high -density development to certain neighborhoods will cause irreversible damage. There are many factors including, but not limited to why "Very High Density" with affordable housing overlay should not be zoned for the Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park:

1. Change in zoning would allow up to 42 affordable housing units per acre. Such density can only be achieved with four (4) story buildings.

2. Very limited parking on the property which would cause the residents to park on both sides of Peterson Road. (A significant problem when the mobile home park was occupied.

3. Would create 320 plus housing units and with approximately 600 cars.

4. 1,200 plus car trips per day.

5. Unsightly and unsafe parking on both sides of Peterson Road.

6. Congestion (Cars already get blaring horns while slowing down from HWY 111 to turn onto Peterson.)

7. Noise

8. Light pollution (Not good for our observatory)

9. Health and Safety problems with restricted access for fire trucks and paramedics. (They already have difficulty in that section of the roadway.)

10.Crime (We already have homes broken into and mail stolen.)

11.0verload the Butler Abrams Trail (which is adjacent on the East side). 12.Reduced property values in the neighborhood.

We ask that at the Planning Commission 6/22/2023 Hearing, this Agenda item be tabled, a Planning Commission Study Session be scheduled, and noticed broadly at least 30 days before the Study Session. All of the neighbors should be informed as this impacts all residents who use the roadway near this proposed complex.

We are going to be out of town when this meeting takes place as we planned a family vacation back in December. We appreciate your putting this aside until later in the year when more residents are able to read, understand the details, and bring comments and other concerns to our leaders.

Sincerely,
Ronald and Kay Williams
7-87

Marcus Aleman
From: Kristie Ramos, CMC
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 2:56 PM
To: Marcus Aleman
Cc: Majna Dukic
Subject: Fwd: Planning Commission meeting
Attachments: 6-15-23 Version 2 Letter rezoning RM.docx.pdf Please see below/attached.

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City Clerk
Phone: 760-324-4511 Ext. 488
E-mail: [email protected]
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270
www.RanchoMirageCa.gov

From: jack swenson
Date: June 18, 2023 at 2:34:54 PM PDT
To: "Kristie Ramos, CMC"
Subject: Planning Commission meeting
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We are concerned about the proposal on the agenda for more high density housing and traffic in our neighborhood.

Please note the enclosed letter.

Kathy and Jack Swenson
38590 Peterson Road
1 June 15, 2023
City of Rancho Mirage
Planning Commission
Re: June 22, 2023 Planning Commission Hearing
Affordable Housing Zoning Changes
Dear Commissioners Agostini, Bryant, Chanter Curran and Grey:

For example, Santa Rosa Villas Senior Housing on South side, 7 units per acre, single story.

1. Change in zoning would allow up to 42 affordable housing units per acre.

Such density can only be achieved with four (4) story buildings.

2. Very limited parking on the property causing the residents to park on both sides of Peterson Road. A significant problem when mobile home park was occupied.

3. Would create 320 plus housing units and with approximately 600 cars.

4. 1,200 plus car trips per day.

5. Unsightly and unsafe parking on both sides of Peterson Road.

6. Congestion

7. Noise

8. Light pollution

9. Health and Safety problems with restricted access for fire trucks and paramedics.

10. Crime.

11.Overload the Butler Abrams Trail (which is adjacent on the East side).

12.Reduced property values in neighborhood.

The 6/22/23 Agenda item on Affordable Housing has greater impacts than Special Events Ordinance.

Marcus Aleman
From:

Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
Sent:

Monday, June 19, 2023 10:04 AM
To:

Marcus Aleman
Cc:

Majna Dukic
Subject:

Fwd:

Please see below.

Sent from my iPhone
Kristie Ramos, CMC
City Clerk
Phone: 760-324-4511 Ext. 488
E-mail: [email protected]
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270
www.RanchoMirageCa.gov

From: Joseph Wilson
Date: June 19, 2023 at 9:59:27 AM PDT
To: "Kristie Ramos, CMC"
Reply -To: Joseph Wilson
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City of Rancho Mirage Planning Commission
Re: June 22, 2023 Planning Commission Hearing Affordable Housing Zoning Changes
Dear Commissioners Agostini, Bryant, Chanter Curran and Grey:

An Agenda item for your June 22, 2023 Hearing is a staff proposal to rezone two parcels of land to "Very High Density" with Housing Element Overlay. Those parcels are the city owned vacant mobile home park on Peterson Road and the parcel East of the Rancho Mirage Dog Park. I am not opposed to affordable housing on the appropriate location, density and height limits. Affordable housing in the Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park with one story units attached or detached at 9 units per acre would not be opposed. For example, Santa Rosa Villas Senior Housing 7-91

on South side, 7 units per acre, single story. Creating densities of up to 42 units per acre with 3 to 4 story buildings in the wrong location has massive negative impacts. Three Planning Commissioners are new to the Commission. The California State Laws that dictate affordable housing, land designated for such and quotas for each City are complex. It is unfair and not diligent to have the new Commissioners and even the other two vote with such short time and no or limited knowledge of the laws and issues. The negative consequences of this high -density development to certain neighborhoods will cause irreversible damage. There are many factors including but not limited to the following why "Very High Density" with affordable housing overlay should not be zoned for the Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park. 1. Change in zoning would allow up to 42 affordable housing units per acre. Such density can only be achieved with four (4) story buildings. 2. Very limited parking on the property causing the residents to park on both sides of Peterson Road. A significant problem when mobile home park was occupied. 3.

Would create 320 plus housing units and with approximately 600 cars. 4. 1,200 plus car trips per day. 5. Unsightly and unsafe parking on both sides of Peterson Road.

6. Congestion 7. Noise 8. Light pollution 9. Health and Safety problems with restricted access for fire trucks and paramedics. 10.Crime. 11.0verload the Butler Abrams Trail (which is adjacent on the East side). 12.Reduced property values in neighborhood. On June 12, 2023, the Planning Commission held a Study Session for the proposed amendment to the Rancho Mirage Special Events Ordinance. The Planning commission voted 5 to 0 to table the issue and called for another Study Session as the Ordinance has broad and significant impact on our City and residents. The 6/22/23 Agenda item on Affordable Housing has greater impacts than Special Events Ordinance. I ask that at the Planning Commission 6/22/2023 Hearing this Agenda item be tabled, a Planning Commission Study Session be scheduled and noticed broadly at least 30 days before the Study Session Joseph Wilson
70-300 Desert Cove Ave
Rancho Mirage,CA
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7-92

Marcus Aleman
From: Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 9:26 AM
To: Marcus Aleman
Cc: Majna Dukic
Subject: FW: Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park Zoning Change Please see below.

Kristie Ramos, CMC
City Clerk
Phone: 760-324-4511 Ext. 488
E-mail: [email protected]
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270
www.RanchoMirageCa.gov

TRANSPARENCY NOTICE
Some or all of the content of this e-mail and its attachments may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code section 6250, et seq.) From: Michael Donius
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 9:09 AM
To: Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
Subject: Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park Zoning Change
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Dear City of Rancho Mirage Planning Commission,
This letter serves to ask you to delay the zoning change vote until a clearer study emerges as to the pervasive effects of considering "higher density" housing in prescribed location.

While as a resident of Rancho Mirage, I am not opposed to affordable housing in the area, the density and the ensuing adverse effects on traffic, crime, parking, pollution, etc. needs more study. More residents need to be aware and participate in the discussion and it seems newer Commission members need more time to acquaint themselves with this proposal.

I plan to attend the 6/22 meeting and hope to address the group in the open session with some affordable housing experience that I have accumulated as a former Chief Operating Officer of a publicly traded Bank in Saint Louis, who had a long 100 year history of lending and housing.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Best,
Michael J. Donius
7-93

25 Alta Vista Rancho Mirage 92270
7-94

Marcus Aleman
From: Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 11:11 AM
To: Marcus Aleman
Cc: Majna Dukic
Subject: Fwd: Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park Zone Change Attachments: 6-15-23 letter to Planning Commission re -rezoning in RM.docx.pdf Please see below/attached.

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City Clerk
Phone: 760-324-4511 Ext. 488
E-mail: [email protected]
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270
www.RanchoMirageCa.gov

From: Howard Tabackman
Date: June 21, 2023 at 10:16:32 AM PDT
To: "Kristie Ramos, CIVIC"
Subject: Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park Zone Change
Reply -To: Howard Tabackman
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Please see attached letter.

Howard Tabackman
310-606-1491
1 7-95

June 15, 2023
City of Rancho Mirage
Planning Commission
Re: June 22, 2023 Planning Commission Hearing
Affordable Housing Zoning Changes
Dear Commissioners Agostini, Bryant, Chanter Curran and Grey:

I support affordable housing in the appropriate places and densities. There are many factors which must be considered in zoning for any type of land use, including affordable housing. Some, but not all, factors are:

1. Compatibility to surrounding development

2. Traffic Congestion

3. Noise

4. Safety

5. Fire and Paramedic access

6. Crime

7. Parking

8. Visual aesthetics

9. Height Limits
IO.Does it enhance or diminish quality of life for nearby residents

story buildings. An example in City of Coachella: Tripoli Apartments; 108 units on 2.8 acres = 38.57 units per acre; Three and four story heights; Estimated cost $560,000 per unit. While this density may fit in downtown area for Coachella, it would be a disaster in residential areas of Rancho Mirage.

Keeping these 3 areas at current densities and using other identified parcels could yield from 2,000 to 3,000 affordable housing units. Rancho Mirage State quota is just over 1,700 units.

I request that the Planning Commissioners at June 22, 2023 Hearing table the vote on Agenda item dealing with affordable housing. Call for a Study Session and give at least 30 days notice to the public and residents for the Study Session.

Howard Tabackman
10 Ridgeline Way
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
310-606-1491
[email protected]
7-97

Marcus Aleman
From: Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 11:12 AM
To: Marcus Aleman
Cc: Majna Dukic
Subject: Fwd: No. ZTA23-0002 Zone Change APN's 685-090-011 & 689-180-012 Please see below.

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From: [email protected]
Date: June 21, 2023 at 10:28:09 AM PDT
To: "Kristie Ramos, CIVIC"
Subject: No. ZTA23-0002 Zone Change APN's 685-090-011 & 689-180-012 CAUTION: This email originated from outside The City of Rancho Mirage. DO NOT CLICK links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

To whom it may concern,
Regarding: Increased density, relaxed parking requirements.

I'm a resident adjacent to this parcel. my lot is Contiguous to this on the Northern border.

I'm against the increased density, and relaxed parking requirements. Overflow parking will park on our side streets.

There will be increased traffic on Peterson and Desert Cove Ave. as well. i
Ilk:

If two story structures are planned for this site... a setback of at least 50' from the Northern property line should be required. This will protect the views of our Single family Estates zoned neighborhood.

Also grading could be done, to protect our views as well. Lower the grade along the Northern property line. A full 8' to achieve preserving our mountain ridgeline views.

Sincerely,
Dave Tompkins
323-595-7944
70275 Desert Cove Ave.

Rancho Mirage CA 92270
7-99

Marcus Aleman
From: Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 11:14 AM
To: Marcus Aleman
Cc: Majna Dukic
Subject: Fwd: Rancho Mirage Zone Change 2nd Letter
Attachments: 6-15-23 letter to Planning Commission re -rezoning in RM.docx.pdf Please see below.

Sent from my iPhone
Kristie Ramos, CMC
City Clerk
Phone: 760-324-4511 Ext. 488
E-mail: [email protected]
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270
www.RanchoMirageCa.gov

From: Denise Roberge
Date: June 21, 2023 at 11:00:35 AM PDT
To: "Kristie Ramos, CMC"
Subject: FW: Rancho Mirage Zone Change 2nd Letter
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Please include us in the study sessions, and come up with something that works for everyone.

We want to be involved in our city and not ignored.

Thanks Denise Roberge
From: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 9:55 AM
To:'Lljessup' ; [email protected]; Denise Roberge
;'Dan Donohue' ;'Bill Crowe'
; [email protected]; [email protected];'Marlene Foster' ; 'Jim Lauerman' ; 'Tom Sudinsky'
7-100

;'Raquel Bitton' ; [email protected];
[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];'Lisa McFadden' ; [email protected]; [email protected];
[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: Rancho Mirage Zone Change 2nd Letter
have attached a second letter for submittal to the City Clerk and the Planning Commission. It is important that we encourage the Planning Commission to table this item and schedule a study session. This is a complex issue and cannot be fully understood without a study session.

It is important that you attend if able and that you inform your neighbors that may not be on this email list. The Planning Commission meeting is this Thursday, June 22, at 2:00 in the Council Chambers.

Send your email to: [email protected]
Remove all trailing email, addresses and names from your transmittal.

Include your name and address.
7-101

June 15, 2023
City of Rancho Mirage
Planning Commission
Re: June 22, 2023 Planning Commission Hearing
Affordable Housing Zoning Changes
Dear Commissioners Agostini, Bryant, Chanter Curran and Grey:

1. Compatibility to surrounding development

2. Traffic Congestion

3. Noise

4. Safety

5. Fire and Paramedic access

6. Crime

7. Parking
S. Visual aesthetics

9. Height Limits
IO.Does it enhance or diminish quality of life for nearby residents I I.Negative effects on property values
Zoning for affordable housing is a complex subject made more so by California law mandates and quotas. City of Rancho Mirage has identified approximately 9 different areas for affordable housing development with very high densities. Some areas and densities could potentially be 42 units per acre with four 7-102

Keeping these 3 areas at current densities and using other identified parcels could yield from 2,000 to 3,000 affordable housing units. Rancho Mirage State quota is just over 1,700 units.

Marcus Aleman
From: Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 11:15 AM
To: Marcus Aleman
Cc: Majna Dukic
Subject: Fwd: Affordable housing Units to be built on Peterson road Attachments: 6-15-23 letter to Planning Commission re -rezoning in RM.docx.pdf Please see below/attached.

Sent from my iPhone
Kristie Ramos, CMC
City Clerk
Phone: 760-324-4511 Ext. 488
E-mail: [email protected]
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270
www.RanchoMirageCa.gov

From: Anna Sanna Blackman
Date: June 21, 2023 at 11:02:32 AM PDT
To: "Kristie Ramos, CIVIC"
Subject: Affordable housing Units to be built on Peterson road CAUTION: This email originated from outside The City of Rancho Mirage. DO NOT CLICK links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

To you who it concerns,
I am in support of tabling this item and to schedule a study session. This is a complex issue and one that affects all of us off Peterson Road and the Ranch area.

Anna Blackman
9 Ridgeline Way
Rancho Mirage, Ca 92270
7-104

June 15, 2023
City of Rancho Mirage
Planning Commission
Re: June 22, 2023 Planning Commission Hearing
Affordable Housing Zoning Changes
Dear Commissioners Agostini, Bryant, Chanter Curran and Grey:

1. Compatibility to surrounding development

2. Traffic Congestion

3. Noise

4. Safety

5. Fire and Paramedic access

6. Crime

7. Parking

8. Visual aesthetics

9. Height Limits

10.Does it enhance or diminish quality of life for nearby residents

Keeping these 3 areas at current densities and using other identified parcels could yield from 2,000 to 3,000 affordable housing units. Rancho Mirage State quota is just over 1,700 units.

Marcus Aleman
From: Rob Bergstein
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 1:29 PM
To: Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
Cc: Ben Torres; Marcus Aleman
Subject: Comments in support of Planning Commission Agenda Item No. 2 CAUTION: This email originated from outside The City of Rancho Mirage. DO NOT CLICK links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

Dear Honorable Chair & Commissioners:

I am writing in support of your agenda item No. 2. Rancho Mirage is (unfortunately) a minority in the State of California that actually prepared and ratified a Housing Element that was approved by the State. Your approval of this agenda item will be an important step forward for Rancho Mirage to be able to ultimately add to our affordable housing stock. As you are all well aware, there is a critical shortage of affordable housing and any additions will allow for there to be a more diverse population residing in Rancho Mirage and for those who work in Rancho Mirage, to live here and become engaged stakeholders.

I thank you all for the important work you continue to do for the residents and businesses of Rancho Mirage.

Very truly yours,
Rob Bergstein
Resident, Rancho Mirage —Magnesia Falls Cove
7-107

Marcus Aleman
From:

Kristie Ramos, CMC
Sent:

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 3:59 PM
To:

Marcus Aleman
Cc:

Majna Dukic
Subject:

Fwd: Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park Zoning
Attachments:

RM Board Request Letter 6-21-23.pdf
Please see below/attached.

Sent from my iPhone
Kristie Ramos, CMC
City Clerk
Phone: 760-324-4511 Ext. 488
E-mail: [email protected]
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270
www.RanchoMirageCa.gov

From: "Maydel Holdings, LLC"
Date: June 21, 2023 at 12:33:19 PM PDT
To: "Kristie Ramos, CMC"
Subject: Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park Zoning
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Dear RM Zoning Committee Members,
Please see attached letter regarding postponing the decision on building the housing until later in the year so all who will be affected can participate.

Thanks in advance for your consideration,
Nadia Nathan-Lustman
70142 Mirage Cove Drive
310-306-0020 (dir)
Maydel Holdings, LLC
1 7-108

June 21 st, 2023
From: Nadia Nathan-Lustman @ 70142 Mirage Cove Drive, RM 92270 To: City of Rancho Mirage Planning Commission
Re: June 22, 2023 Planning Commission Hearing
Affordable Housing Zoning Changes
Dear Commissioners Agostini, Bryant, Chanter Curran and Grey: An Agenda item for your June 22, 2023 Hearing is a staff proposal to rezone two parcels of land to "Very High Density" with Housing Element Overlay. Those parcels are the city owned vacant mobile home park on Peterson Road and the parcel East of the Rancho Mirage Dog Park.

For example, Santa Rosa Villas Senior Housing on South side, 7 units per acre, single story.

irreversible damage. There are many factors including but not limited to the following why "Very High Density" with affordable housing overlay should not be zoned for the Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park.

1. Change in zoning would allow up to 42 affordable housing units per acre.

Such density can only be achieved with four (4) story buildings. 2. Very limited parking on the property causing the residents to park on both sides of Peterson Road. A significant problem when mobile home park was occupied.

3. Would create 320 plus housing units and with approximately 600 cars.

4. 1,200 plus car trips per day.

5. Unsightly and unsafe parking on both sides of Peterson Road.

6. Congestion

7. Noise

8. Light pollution

9. Health and Safety problems with restricted access for fire trucks and paramedics.
1 O.Crime.
1 l.Overload the Butler Abrams Trail (which is adjacent on the East side).

12.Reduced property values in neighborhood.

The 6/22/23 Agenda item on Affordable Housing has greater impacts than Special Events Ordinance.
7-110

I ask that at the Planning Commission 6/22/2023 Hearing this Agenda item be tabled, a Planning Commission Study Session be scheduled and noticed broadly at least 30 days before the Study Session.

Thanks for your consideration,
Nadia Nathan-Lustman
7-111

Marcus Aleman
From: Kristie Ramos, CMC
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 4:01 PM
To: Marcus Aleman
Cc: Majna Dukic
Subject: Fwd: Affordable Housing Zoning Changes
Attachments: 6-15-23 letter to Planning Commission re -rezoning in RM.docx.pdf Please see below/attached.

Sent from my iPhone
Kristie Ramos, CMC
City Clerk
Phone: 760-324-4511 Ext. 488
E-mail: [email protected]
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270
www.RanchoMirageCa.gov

From: kay pacera
Date: June 21, 2023 at 1:53:13 PM PDT
To: "Kristie Ramos, CMC"
Subject: Affordable Housing Zoning Changes
CAUTION: This email originated from outside The City of Rancho Mirage. DO NOT CLICK links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

Dear Commissioners, Please see attached letter concerning the affordable housing zoning changes.

Concerned 47 year resident, property, and business owner, Paul Pacera
Rancho Mirage RV & Mobile Village, LLC
7-112

June 15, 2023
City of Rancho Mirage
Planning Commission
Re: June 22, 2023 Planning Commission Hearing
Affordable Housing Zoning Changes
Dear Commissioners Agostini, Bryant, Chanter Curran and Grey:

1. Compatibility to surrounding development

2. Traffic Congestion

3. Noise

4. Safety

5. Fire and Paramedic access

6. Crime

7. Parking

8. Visual aesthetics

9. Height Limits
IO.Does it enhance or diminish quality of life for nearby residents

Keeping these 3 areas at current densities and using other identified parcels could yield from 2,000 to 3,000 affordable housing units. Rancho Mirage State quota is just over 1,700 units.

Marcus Aleman
From: Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 4:01 PM
To: Marcus Aleman
Cc: Majna Dukic
Subject: Fwd: Affordable Housing Zoning Change
Attachments: 6-15-23 Version 2 Letter rezoning RM.docx.pdf Please see below/attached.

Sent from my iPhone
Kristie Ramos, CMC
City Clerk
Phone: 760-324-4511 Ext. 488
E-mail: [email protected]
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270
www.RanchoMirageCa.gov

From: kay pacera
Date: June 21, 2023 at 1:58:22 PM PDT
To: "Kristie Ramos, CMC'
Subject: Affordable Housing Zoning Change
CAUTION. This email originated from outside The City of Rancho Mirage. DO NOT CLICK links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

Dear Commissioners, Please see the attached letter concerning the zoning changes. Concerned resident and business owner.

Kay Pacera
Rancho Mirage RV & Mobile Village, LLC
1 7-115

June 15, 2023
City of Rancho Mirage
Planning Commission
Re: June 22, 2023 Planning Commission Hearing
Affordable Housing Zoning Changes
Dear Commissioners Agostini, Bryant, Chanter Curran and Grey:

For example, Santa Rosa Villas Senior Housing on South side, 7 units per acre, single story.

1. Change in zoning would allow up to 42 affordable housing units per acre.

Such density can only be achieved with four (4) story buildings.

2. Very limited parking on the property causing the residents to park on both sides of Peterson Road. A significant problem when mobile home park was occupied.

3. Would create 320 plus housing units and with approximately 600 cars.

4. 1,200 plus car trips per day.

5. Unsightly and unsafe parking on both sides of Peterson Road.

6. Congestion

7. Noise

8. Light pollution

9. Health and Safety problems with restricted access for fire trucks and paramedics.

10. Crime.

11.Overload the Butler Abrams Trail (which is adjacent on the East side).

12.Reduced property values in neighborhood.

The 6/22/23 Agenda item on Affordable Housing has greater impacts than Special Events Ordinance.

Marcus Aleman
From: Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 4:03 PM
To: Marcus Aleman
Cc: Majna Dukic
Subject: Fwd: oppose planning commission recommendation on mobile home park - 6/22/23 Please see below.

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From: Greg Lindner
Date: June 21, 2023 at 2:15:42 PM PDT
To: "Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
Subject: oppose planning commission recommendation on mobile home park - 6/22/23 CAUTION: This email Roriginated from outside The City of Rancho Mirage. DO NOT CLICK links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

City of Rancho Mirage
Planning Commission
Re: June 22, 2023 Planning Commission Hearing
Affordable Housing Zoning Changes
Dear Planning Commissioners:

An Agenda item for your June 22, 2023 Hearing is a staff proposal to rezone two parcels of land. One of the parcels, Site D (APN: 689-180-012) the recommendation is to change the land use designation for Site D from Mobile Home Park (MHP) to High Density Residential (R-H); with an additional change to AHO (Affordable Housing Overlay) Zone for the mobile home park property (located at 39360 Peterson Road).
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I am not opposed to the change from mobile home park to high density residential as it appears that the maximum dwelling units per acre are the same at 9.

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I do oppose adding the Affordable Housing Overlay as it would allow up to 28 or possibly more, dwelling units per acre. I am not opposed to low income housing (similar to Santa Rosa Villas Senior Housing next to this property) - just the raising of the density of dwelling units beyond the current 9 maximum per acre. Raising the density to those levels would significantly impact this area in many ways.

Respectfully,
Greg Lindner
11 Ridgeline Way,
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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Marcus Aleman
From:

Kristie Ramos, CMC
Sent:

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 4:03 PM
To:

Marcus Aleman
Cc:

Majna Dukic
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Fwd: June 22, 2023 Planning Hearing re: Affordable Housing Zoning Changes Please see below.

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Kristie Ramos, CMC
City Clerk
Phone: 760-324-4511 Ext. 488
E-mail: [email protected]
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270
www.RanchoMirageCa.gov

From: Tom Sudinsky
Date: June 21, 2023 at 2:55:31 PM PDT
To: "Kristie Ramos, CMC"
Subject: June 22, 2023 Planning Hearing re: Affordable Housing Zoning Changes CAUTION: This email originated from outside The City of Rancho Mirage. DONOTCLICK links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

Dear Commissioners Agostini, Bryant, Chanter Curran and Grey:

1. Compatibility to surrounding development

2. Traffic Congestion

3. Noise

4.Safety

5. Fire and Paramedic access 6. Crime

7. Parking

8. Visual aesthetics

9. Height Limits
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10.Does it enhance or diminish quality of life for nearby residents

11.Negative effects on property values
Zoning for affordable housing is a complex subject made more so by California law mandates and quotas. The City of Rancho Mirage has identified approximately 9 different areas for affordable housing development with very high densities. Some areas and densities could potentially be 42 units per acre with four story buildings. An example in City of Coachella: Tripoli Apartments; 108 units on 2.8 acres =

38.57 units per acre; Three and four story heights; Estimated cost $560,000 per unit. While this density may fit in downtown area for Coachella, it would be a disaster in residential areas of Rancho Mirage.

Keeping these 3 areas at current densities and using other identified parcels could yield from 2,000 to 3,000 affordable housing units. Rancho Mirage State quota is just over 1,700 units.

I request that the Planning Commissioners at June 22, 2023 Hearing table the vote on the Agenda item dealing with affordable housing. Call for a Study Session and give at least 30 days notice to the public and residents for the Study Session.

Tom Sudinsky
38480 Peterson Rd.

Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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Marcus Aleman
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Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
Sent:

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 4:04 PM
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Fwd: High density rezoning on Peterson Rd, Rancho Mirag Please see below.

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Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
City Clerk
Phone: 760-324-4511 Ext. 488
E-mail: [email protected]
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270
www.RanchoMirageCa.gov

From: James Mumford
Date: June 21, 2023 at 3:55:53 PM PDT
To: "Kristie Ramos, CMC'
Cc: Gregory Lindner
Subject: High density rezoning on Peterson Rd, Rancho Mirag CAUTION: This email originated from outside The City of Rancho Mirage. DO NOT CLICK links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

Dear Rancho Mirage Planning Commissioners,
On behalf of the members of Mesquite Ridge Homeowners Association in Rancho Mirage we would like to request that the planning commission reject the proposal to rezone the vacant mobile home park on Peterson Road to "very high density." Such a move to more than triple the current allowable units per acre would dramatically impact the ecological and environmental conditions in the area.

First, an increase in the density levels would certainly increase the traffics levels in the area causing a decrease in air quality due to automobile emissions. Other environmental factors would include an increase in both noise and light pollution in our neighborhood as a result of such an increase in the structures allowed in a high -density area.
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Second, Peterson Road and the intersection of Highway 111 are not suitable to accommodate the volume of traffic this increase in population and potential automobile traffic would add to the area.

There is not a dedicated left turn lane which could impact increases in delays of traffic movement. With the increase in traffic and a potential of vehicle numbers, it is more than likely that street parking on Peterson Road will increase which could cause congestion in what is already a narrow two-lane street that could not accommodate street level parking.

As a neighborhood, we do not oppose the current zoning of the vacant mobile home park but we would request the commission to do further studies into the impact of how the rezoning would impact the area to include environmental factors as well as infrastructure issues that could impact the daily lives of those already living in the area.

Thank you for your willingness to listen to the resident of Rancho Mirage on this issue.

Best Regards,
James Mumford, Mesquite Ridge HOA Board President
Greg Lindner, Mesquite Ridge HOA Secretary/Treasurer
Paul McLaughlin, Mesquite Ridge HOA Director
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Marcus Aleman
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Kristie Ramos, CMC
Sent:

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 7:56 PM
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Marcus Aleman
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Fwd: Planning Commissioners meeting, 6/22/23
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www.RanchoMirageca.gov

From: Kay Williams
Date: June 21, 2023 at 7:21:05 PM PDT
To: "Kristie Ramos, CMC'
Subject: Planning Commissioners meeting, 6/22/23
CAUTION: This email originated from outside The City of Rancho Mirage. DO NOT CLICK links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

Dear Planning Commissioners.

My neighbors and I request that at the
meeting on June 22, 2023, you table the
agenda item for Rancho Palms MH area
Park and call for a future Study
Session. The reasons are as follows: 1)
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no widespread public notice or time for
Rancho Mirage residents to understand this
complex issue. 2) 42 units per acre at this
location has serious negative effects on the
neighborhood and surrounding area. 3) 3
of the Commissioners are new to the
Planning Commission and need time and
community input prior to voting on zoning
change.
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Sincerely,
Kay Williams,
Peterson Road
Rancho Mirage
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Marcus Aleman
From: Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 7:57 PM
To: Marcus Aleman
Cc: Majna Dukic
Subject: Fwd: Planning Commission Meeting, 6/22/23
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From: Kay Williams
Date: June 21, 2023 at 7:22:26 PM PDT
To: "Kristie Ramos, CIVIC"
Subject: Planning Commission Meeting, 6/22/23
CAUTION: This email originated from outside The City of Rancho Mirage. DO NOT CLICK links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

Dear Planning Commissioners.

My neighbors and I request that at the
meeting on June 22, 2023, you table the
agenda item for Rancho Palms MH area
Park and call for a future Study
Session. The reasons are as follows: 1)
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no widespread public notice or time for
Rancho Mirage residents to understand this
complex issue. 2) 42 units per acre at this
location has serious negative effects on the
neighborhood and surrounding area. 3) 3
of the Commissioners are new to the
Planning Commission and need time and
community input prior to voting on zoning
change.
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Mike Donius.
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Sincerely,
Ronald Williams,
Peterson Road
Rancho Mirage
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Marcus Aleman
From: Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2023 9:37 AM
To: Marcus Aleman
Cc: Majna Dukic
Subject: Fwd: Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park Zoning Change Attachments: 6-15-23 Version 2 Letter rezoning RM.docx.pdf Please see below/attached.

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From: Chris Pierson
Date: June 22, 2023 at 9:28:57 AM PDT
To: "Kristie Ramos, CIVIC
Subject: Rancho Palms Mobile Home Park Zoning Change
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Hi Kristie,
My name is Chris Pierson and I represent the owner of the "Peterson Ranch", which is comprised of 7 large pieces of land located on Peterson Road. The owner and Myself feel that this zoning change will hurt this neighborhood as he is planning on spending millions of dollars improving this community.

Please see the attached letter.

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June 15, 2023
City of Rancho Mirage
Planning Commission
Re: June 22, 2023 Planning Commission Hearing
Affordable Housing Zoning Changes
Dear Commissioners Agostini, Bryant, Chanter Curran and Grey:

For example, Santa Rosa Villas Senior Housing on South side, 7 units per acre, single story.

1. Change in zoning would allow up to 42 affordable housing units per acre.

Such density can only be achieved with four (4) story buildings.

2. Very limited parking on the property causing the residents to park on both sides of Peterson Road. A significant problem when mobile home park was occupied.

3. Would create 320 plus housing units and with approximately 600 cars.

4. 1,200 plus car trips per day.

5. Unsightly and unsafe parking on both sides of Peterson Road.

6. Congestion

7. Noise

8. Light pollution

9. Health and Safety problems with restricted access for fire trucks and paramedics.

10. Crime.

11.Overload the Butler Abrams Trail (which is adjacent on the East side).

12.Reduced property values in neighborhood.

The 6/22/23 Agenda item on Affordable Housing has greater impacts than Special Events Ordinance.

June 15, 2023
City of Rancho Mirage
Planning Commission
Re: June 22, 2023 Planning Commission Hearing
Affordable Housing Zoning Changes
Dear Commissioners Agostini, Bryant, Chanter Curran and Grey:

1. Compatibility to surrounding development

2. Traffic Congestion

3. Noise

4. Safety

5. Fire and Paramedic access

6. Crime

7. Parking

8. Visual aesthetics

9. Height Limits
IO.Does it enhance or diminish quality of life for nearby residents I LNegative effects on property values
Zoning for affordable housing is a complex subject made more so by California law mandates and quotas. City of Rancho Mirage has identified approximately 9 different areas for affordable housing development with very high densities. Some areas and densities could potentially be 42 units per acre with four 7-132

Keeping these 3 areas at current densities and using other identified parcels could yield from 2,000 to 3,000 affordable housing units. Rancho Mirage State quota is just over 1,700 units.

LIFTTO RISE
73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 100, Palm Desert, CA 92260 1 lifttorise.org RE: Environmental Assessment Case No. EA23-0004, Zoning Text Amendment Case No. ZTA23-0002, & General Plan Zoning Map Amendment Case No. GPZMA23-0001 Dear Chair Agostini, Vice Chair Bryant, and distinguished commissioners, Lift to Rise would like to express our strong support for the City of Rancho Mirage adopting an ordinance to amend zoning in the city to implement the goals, policies, and programs of the city's certified Housing Element; such that to create an Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) for two properties and change the land use designation from mobile home park to high density residential.

AHOs are one of many flexible tools to increase the supply of affordable housing in areas needing to meet their RHNA numbers. By adding an additional zoning layer to the base zoning regulations, Rancho Mirage has the potential to increase housing stability in an area with high development potential.

Given the geographic applicability of an AHO on the proposed parcels, it would offer great benefit to community residents as well developers. Residents benefit from the proximity to amenities such as commercial services, retail, transit, and nearby parks while developers have the potential to score higher when competing for funding from the state. Additionally, this approach to streamlining affordable housing will aid in the city attaining a prohousing designation, further opening additional funding sources.

Similar to inclusionary zoning (IZ), developers are encouraged to allocate 25%-100% — determined by the city — of their units for 50-80% AMI as part of the guidelines for eligibility. Unlike IZ, AHO offers incentives to developers to include affordable housing units in their developments rather than requiring them. These baseline requirements will qualify developers to apply for more AHO incentives — also determined by the city. Incentives best suited for Rancho Mirage may include impact fee waivers, in -lieu fees, enhanced density bonuses, or reduced parking ratios, to name a few. AHOs are a highly desirable tool in that they do not increase costs to the developer or the local government addressing the need for affordable housing.

With a compliant housing element, Lift to Rise is excited to see the city of Rancho Mirage take into consideration one of the many ways to increase housing for all and we urge the commissioners to support this resolution.

Lift to Rise was formed to transform the systems that generate the supply of affordable housing, recognizing that the combination of low wages and high housing costs are the root causes of financial precarity among Coachella Valley residents.

That is why Lift to Rise and over 60 cross -sector partners, including the City of Rancho Mirage, have coordinated around a shared goal of reducing the regional housing cost burden at a population level through the production of 10,000 units of affordable housing in the Coachella Valley by 2028.
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LIFTTO RISE
73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 100, Palm Desert, CA 92260 1 lifttorise.org Together, we are operating off a shared Action Plan which spans 5 key strategy areas:

1. Aggregating a pipeline of community -prioritized projects across the valley,

2. Growing a regional Housing Catalyst fund to spur production,

3. Advocating at the local, state, and federal level for policies and regulatory changes that Support housing production in our region,

4. Engaging and mobilizing residents and elected officials in support of affordable housing, and

5. Keeping residents housed through a coordinated eviction prevention strategy.

We stand ready as a collaborative to support the city to increase affordability. We thank the City of Rancho Mirage for joining us in this work thus far and urge the planning commission to continue to prioritize the production of affordable housing to ensure that all residents are healthy, stable, and thriving and urge you again prioritize affordability with this recommendation.

Thank you for your time.

Lift to Rise
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Rancho Mirage City CouncilJuly 20, 2023

Rancho Mirage City Council
July 20, 2023