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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _4831- Case 5.0935RESOLUTION NO.4831 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COY ClAPMOVE CONDITIONAL. USE PERMIT NO , SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS STATED, FOR APPROVAL OF A BMX (BICYCLE) RACE TRACK, LOCATED AT 4575 MESQUITE AVENUE EAST, ZONE O, SECTION 19. WHEREAS, Palm Springs Police Activities League (the "Applicant") has tiled an application with the City pursuant to Section 94.02.00 of the Zoning Code located at 4575 Mesquite Avenue East, Zone O, Section 19; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has filed a Conditional Use Permit application with the City and has paid the required filing fees; and WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to consider Conditional Use Permit, was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on January 22, 2003, a public hearing on the application for Conditional Use Permit was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, the proposed BMX race track, Conditional Use Permit No. 5.0935, is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and an Environmental Assessment/ Initial Study has been prepared and will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at the meeting. Pursuant to Section 21092.6(a) of the Public Resources Code, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a draft Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared for the subject proposal. Environmental issues addressed in the Initial Study include air quality and noise; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the meeting on the Project, including but not limited to the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented. THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the Planning Commission finds that, the final Mitigated Negative Declaration for Conditional Use Permit No. 5.0935 has been completed in compliance with CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City's CEQA procedures contained in the City's CEQA Guidelines. The Planning Commission has independently reviewed and considered the information contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and finds that it adequately discusses any significant environmental effects of the proposed project, and that, on the basis of the initial study and comments received during the public review process, there is no substantial evidence that there will be any significant adverse environmental effects as a result of the approval of this project. The Planning Commission further finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects its independent judgment. Section_ 2: Pursuant to Section 94.02.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission finds that with the incorporation of those conditions attached in Exhibit A: 0 a. The use applied for at the location set forth in the application is properly one for which a BMX (bicycle) race track is authorized by the City's Zoning Ordinance under a Conditional Use Permit. The proposed Conditional Use Permit for a BMX race track is in harmony with the various elements and objectives of the City of Palm Springs General Plan and is not detrimental to the existing uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located. The subject property is designated as Parks and Recreation (PR) on the City's General Plan Land Use Map and Open Space (0) Zone on the City's Zoning Map. The objective of the Parks and Recreation designation provides areas of scenic beauty, protect environmental resources, guard against environmental hazards, provide enhanced recreational opportunities and create an aesthetic character for the City. The proposed use fits within the broad range of uses allowed in the PR General Plan and O Zoning Ordinance categories. b_ The site 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 applicant is requesting the use of 9.12 acres of land for a BMX race track. The property is currently vacant and is zoned Open Space Zone with a General Plan designation of Parks and Recreation. The project is within the density allowed by the General Plan and is in scale with the surrounding neighborhood. The BMX Racing Track will be used for family participation and is required to meet the requirements of American Bicycle Association (ABA) By Laws. The project will consists of a 600 square foot temporary office building, parking and a track that is below street level. The base elevation of tract is 345 feet and the highest berm will be 8 feet above track floor. The elevation for graded area around track is 360 feet, therefore tract will not be visible from street. Phase one includes a 600 square foot temporary modular office building which will be one (1) story. Total building ground floor lot coverage is 600 square feet comprising of 0.1 % of the total lot area. Parking and drives are proposed at 34.2%. Landscaped open space is proposed at 65.7% of the total lot area. The construction and operation of race track will occur in three phases. Phase one includes the building of race tract, a 600 square foot temporary office building, and a temporary gravel parking lot which will consists of a total of 77 parking stalls. Phase one proposed development will generate a maximum clientele of 43 people at any given time during the hours of operation along with a maximum employee shift of 1 person. Hours of operation for the BMX Bicycle Race Track will be from 6 p.m. through 8 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and 7:30 a.m. through 12. p.m. on Saturdays. The second phase consists of an additional 192 parking stalls, and improvements to landscape parkway along Mesquite. Phase three will consist of 70 additional parking stalls for a total of 339 parking stalls for entire project. Phase three will be required to meet all of the zoning code standards for off street parking (Section.93.06.00). C. That the site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways properly designed and improved to carry the type and quantity of traffic to be generated by the proposed use. The proposed BMX race track will gain vehicular access from Vella Road. There will be no vehicular access from Mesquite Avenue. Six (6) inch curb and gutter exist along both Mesquite Avenue and Vella Road with a curb ramp at the corner. There are no sidewalk on either street. The drive areas will be privately maintained as well as the Smoketrees around the development. d. That the conditions to be imposed and shown on the approved site plan are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare and of the zone's property development standards. The project is consistent with good development practices and would be beneficial to development in the vicinity. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve Conditional Use Permit No. 5.0935, subject to those conditions set forth in attached Exhibit A for CUP 5.0935 which are to be satisfied prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy unless otherwise specified. ADOPTED this 22"d day of January, 2003. AYES: Klatchko, Caffery, Shoenberger, Matthews, Conrad, Marantz, Grence NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA V - Chai an of the Planning Commission Secreta of the Planning Commission x M