HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _4833- Case 5.0886 CUPRESOLUTION NO. 4833
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE 5.0886 TO ALLOW
THE USE OF A 51 UNIT MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL FACILITY
CONVERTED FROM AN EXISTING 51 ROOM RESORT HOTEL
LOCATED AT 1800 SMOKE TREE LANE IN THE COMMUNITY
SHOPPING CENTER ZONE, SECTION 25.
WHEREAS, Lawrence Miller (the "Applicant" and "Owner") filed an application with the City
pursuant to section 94.02.02 of the Zoning Ordinance for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the use
of an existing building for 51 apartment units for the property located at 1800 Smoke Tree Lane,
C-S-C zone, Section 25, and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm springs to
consideran application for Conditional Use Permit 5.0886 was issued in accordance with applicable
law; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2003, a public hearing on the application for Conditional Use Permit
5.0886 was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
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,
all written and oral testimony presented.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the Planning Commission finds as follows:
Pursuant to CEQA, the Planning Commission finds that this project is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301.
Section 2: Pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 94.02.00, 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.
Pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance, multiple -family uses are conditionally permitted within
the C-S-C zone.
b. The said use is necessary or desirable for the development of the community, and is in
harmony with the various elements or objectives of the General Plan, and is not detrimental
to the existing or future uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use
is to be located.
The proposed project is desirable in that it will provide additional necessary multiple -family
housing for residents of the community.
C. The site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use,
including yards, setbacks, walls orfences, landscaping and otherfeatures required in order
to adjust said use to those existing or permitted futures uses of land in the neighborhood.
As evidenced by the existing building and facilities, the site is adequate in size and shape
to accommodate the proposed apartment use. The proposed use will not conflict with
existing or future uses either adjacent to the property or in the vicinity. The project complies
with municipal parking requirements for multi -family housing.
d. 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 project fronts on Smoke Tree Lane, which is a cul-de-sac on the south side of East
Palm Canyon Drive that has been adequately accommodating vehicular trips generated by
the hotel use currently on the project site.
e. The conditions to be imposed are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety
and general welfare, of the existing neighborhood in which this project is situated.
The existing development and proposed use is located within the C-S-C zoning district,
which allows conditionally for multiple -family uses. Conditions imposed are necessary to
meet zoning code requirements and protect the public health, safety and general welfare
of the existing neighborhood in which this project is located.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission O
hereby approves Conditional Use Permit 5.0886 subject to those conditions set forth in the
attached Exhibit A, which are to be satisfied prior to the issuance of building permits unless
otherwise specified.
ADOPTED this 12'h day of March, 2003.
AYES: Klatchko, Caffery, Conrad, Grence, Marantz, Matthews
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS: Shoenberger
ATT CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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