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Adopt resolution amending the Land Use Element of the General Plan from LUD No. 8N to LUD No. 4 at 3232 and 3290 E. Artesia Boulevard, for the purpose of allowing the development of a three-story, 61-unit senior apartment building at 3290 E. Artesia Boulevard. (District 9)
DISCUSSION
The applicant, Palm Desert Development Company, is proposing to construct a threestory, 61-unit affordable senior apartment building at 3290 E. Artesia Boulevard. The facility will consist of 49 one-bedroom units, 11 two-bedroom units, and one threebedroom manager's unit. Building amenities include a large central courtyard, a pool, spa, fire pit, picnic area, exercise room, community rooms, classroom and recreation rooms. A second parcel located at 3232 E. Artesia Boulevard is also included in the . project. That parcel, which contains the Windsor Gardens Convalescent Center, will only undergo a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change (Exhibit A - Plans and Photographs).
In order to construct the project, an amendment to the General Plan from Land Use District 8N to 4 and change in Zone from CCA to CCN are necessary. The amendments to the General Plan and Zone will allow for the placement of residential units and an increase in height and density at the project site. The proposed project will be located on a major corridor, situated near public transportation and shopping, and will provide much needed senior housing to an area that is lacking senior facilities and services.
On February 4, 2010, the Planning Commission reviewed the Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit, and made a recommendation that the City Council approve the proposed amendment to the General Plan and change of Zone (Exhibit B - Findings and Conditions of Approval).
Along with entitlements requested above, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was required to determine if there would be any significant effects to the environment. The Mitigated Negative Declaration was circulated for review from Decemb...
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