The Ranch at Madison Specific Plan (DA2500001, GPA 250010, SP00408, CZ 2500012, TTM 39179)

The Project proposes to develop a master-planned golf course community up to a maximum of 85 dwelling units, a multi-use community center, a private, 9-hole golf course, , and short-game practice area, private access roads, and a 2.5-acre substation site on 174 acres. The Project entitlements include a Foundation General Plan Amendment, a Development Agreement, a Specific Plan, a Specific Plan Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment, a Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment, and a Tentative Tract Map. The proposed Specific Plan would establish 13 Planning Areas on the Project Site to regulate land use. Planning Areas 2, 3, 4, & 5 would be designated Low-Density Residential (LDR) and Planning Areas 6, 7, & 8 as Medium Density Residential (MDR). The Project would include Low-Density Residential single-family homes in four neighborhoods in Planning Areas 2, 3, 4, & 5. The Project includes Medium Density Residential single-family homes in three neighborhoods in Planning Areas 6, 7, & 8. Planning Area 1 would accommodate mixed-use development. The proposed Specific Plan would establish 13 Planning Areas on the Project Site to regulate land use. Planning Areas 2, 3, 4, & 5 would be designated Low-Density Residential (LDR) and Planning Areas 6, 7, & 8 as Medium Density Residential (MDR). The Project would include Low-Density Residential single-family homes in four neighborhoods in Planning Areas 2, 3, 4, & 5. The Project includes Medium Density Residential single-family homes in three neighborhoods in Planning Areas 6, 7, & 8. Planning Area 1 would accommodate mixed-use development Primary access is proposed from Monroe Street, with secondary access locations provided from Avenue 53, via Arabia Street." An emergency access point is located at Drive “G” and Avenue 53. Proposed off-site improvements to Monroe Street, 52nd Avenue and 54th Avenue include construction to the ultimate half-width, per the County’s standard. The vacation of Ave. 53 through the Project Site and the extension of Arabia St. from its current terminus south to Avenue 53, and the widening and improvement of the existing portion of Arabia St. adjacent to the Desert Cahuilla Academy school are proposed to provide access meeting applicable County standards. The Project also includes proposed new utility infrastructure, with underground lines. An overhead electric utility line will connect to the existing 92kV transmission line westerly of Monroe Street. existing 92kV transmission line westerly of Monroe Street. The Project includes a site available for development of a substation by IID, subject to final agreements with IID ,. Several potential alignments for the off-site utility poles and overhead lines under consideration will be evaluated in the EIR. The Project includes a proposed crossing for golf carts across Monroe Street to the Madison Club. A tunnel under Monroe Street or a bridge over Monroe Street are under consideration, with the tunnel being the preferred option. Proposed residential amenities include a gym, club room, co-work lounge, restaurant, parking for golf carts, pro shop, dog park, a swimmable lagoon, and beach club, covering approximately 6.8 acres within a 14.3-acre planning area (PA 1). The balance will be retained as open space (e.g., water amenities, landscaping, and passive open space). New landscaping is anticipated along the street frontages and internally in the Project to provide recreational amenities for future residents and promote a healthy lifestyle. A total of 97.8 acres of the Project are reserved as open space and recreation within Planning Areas 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. The Open Space encompasses a golf course and may provide a range of recreational amenities, including a short game area, a walking trail, and water features.