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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _4738- Case 5.0864RESOLUTION NO. 4738 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF CASE NO. 5.0864, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A 4,006 SQUARE FOOT TRADE SCHOOL/BUSINESS COLLEGE WITH 1,808 ANCILLARY OFFICE SPACE WITHIN A 4.61 ACRE PARCEL CONTAINING EXISTING THREE BUILDINGS TOTALING 58,523 SQUARE FEET AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FARRELL DRIVE AND RAMON ROAD (490 SOUTH FARRELL DRIVE), P ZONE, SECTION 13, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.. WHEREAS, Desert Career College ("Applicant") has filed an application with the City pursuant to Section 94.02.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, Case 5.0864, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 4,006 square foot trade school/business college with 1,808 square feet of ancillary office space within a 4.61 acre parcel containing three existing buildings totaling 58,523 square feet at the northeast corner of Farrell Drive and Ramon Road (490 South Farrell Drive), P Zone, Section 13; and WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to consider Applicant's application for Case No. 5.0864 was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on March 28, 2001, a public hearing on the applications for Case Permit No. 5.0864 was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, the proposed project, (Case No. 5.0864), is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the project, including, but not limited to, the staff report and all written and oral testimony. THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the Planning Commission finds as follows: This application is categorically exempt from environmental assessment per Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that Section 15301 statesthat existing facilities are exempt from CEQA. Case 5.0864 - Resolution March 28, 2001 Page 2 of 3 Section 2: Pursuant to Section 94.02.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission finds that: a. The use applied for at the location set forth in the application is properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized by the City's Zoning Ordinance. Section 94.02.00 allows, via approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission and City Council, private educational institutions on major thoroughfares. b. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan. The subject property is designed P (Professional) on the City's General Plan Land Use Map. The objective of the P General Plan designation is to provide areas for law, insurance, financial, medical and similar office and institutional uses, and associated support facilities. The proposed use fits within the range of uses allowed within the Professional General Plan category. C. The use applied for is necessary or desirable for the development of the community, is in harmony with the various elements or objectives of the General Plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses or future uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located. The proposed trade school/business college is in harmony with the various elements and objectives of the City of Palm Springs General Plan and is not detrimental to existing uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located. d. The site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use, including yards, setbacks, walls or fences, landscaping and other features required in order to adjust said use to those existing or permitted future uses of land in the neighborhood. The existing office facilities and surrounding site improvements, including parking facilities, are adequate to accommodate the proposed use, which includes 4,006 square feet of classroom space and 1,808 square feet of ancillary office space. e. The site for the proposed use related to streets and highways is properly designed and improved to carry the type and quantity of traffic to be generated by the proposed use. The existing facility is bounded on two sides by roadways, one of which is a major thoroughfare (Ramon Road) and one of which is a secondary thoroughfare (Farrell Drive). The vehicular circulation system will not be negatively impacted by trips generated from this project. Case 5.0864 - Resolution March 28, 2001 Page 3 of 3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby recommends approval of Case No. 5.0864, a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 4,006 square foot trade school/business college with 1,808 square foot of ancillary office space at 490 South Farrell Drive. ADOPTED this 28t' day of March , 2001. AYES: Jurasky, Klatchko, Matthews, Mills, Schoenberger; NOES: None; ABSENT: Caffery; ABSTAIN: Raya. ATTEST: CITY O PALM SP INGS Secwreoy, Planning Commission Chairman, Pla ning Commission 1rrKUYLU BY "NNINIi CUmMlbs101t use a t?ate.)9 Initlafj�L._. APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. M _ Date lnitiat_� EXHIBIT A aealutlon *___—Ordinance � APPROVAL sUB1ECT TO ALL REQUIRED Case 5.0864, Conditional Use Permit Desert Career College 490 South Farrell Drive March 28, 2001 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ^nNnITIANS RY ABOVE RNIF4 The applicantlowner shall notify the Director of Planning and Building in writing 30 days in advance of any changes in the operation of business. _ The property owner shall be required to monitor leasing of the property and parking demand to ensure that adequate parking is available on site for all employees and customers. Failure to monitor use of the property in a way that results in off -site parking impacts may be cause to revoke this Conditional Use Permit or modify the conditions of approval, including, but not limited to, reducing the amount of medical office space available on site, change the use of the building to non -medical office uses or other means to reduce or eliminate off -site parking impacts. 3. That bicycle racks shall be provided on site. Applicant to submit location and details for review and approval by the Director of Planning and Building. 4. That the property owner designate a student parking area within the existing parking lot. Applicant to submit location for review and approval by the Director of Planning and Building prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.