HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _4864- Case 5.0946- CUPRESOLUTION NO. 4864
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE
CITY COUNCIL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 5.0946,
SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS STATED, FOR VERIZON
WIRELESS TO INSTALL A COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS
ANTENNA ON A 47-FOOT TALL MONOPOLE DESIGNED TO
LOOK LIKE A PALM TREE, AND A SMALL EQUIPMENT CABINET
WITHIN AN 1,224 SQUARE FOOT LEASE AREA, LOCATED AT
3455 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-M, SECTION 34.
WHEREAS, Verizon Wireless ("Applicant"} has filed an application with the City pursuant to Section
94.02.00 of the Zoning Ordinance for the installation of a Commercial Communications Antenna
on a 47-foot tall monopole and a small equipment cabinet within an 1,224 square foot lease area
located at 3455 North Indian Canyon Drive, Zone C-M, Section 34; and
WHEREAS, notice of public nearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to
consider the application for Conditional Use Permit No.5.0946 was given in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2003, a public hearing on the application for Conditional Use Permit No.
5.0946 was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Conditional Use Permit is categorically exempt from the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures); 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, and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Planning Commission finds that this Conditional Use Permit is categorically
exempt from environmental assessment per Section 15303 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that Section 15303 states that installation of
small new equipment is exempt from CEQA.
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 Zoning Ordinance.
Pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance, a commercial communications antenna is authorized
in the C-M (Commercial Manufacturing) Zone pursuant to approval of a Type II Conditional
Use Permit.
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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 to future uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed
ms antenna is in harmony with the various elements and
Springs General Plan and is not detrimental to existing uses
me in which the proposed use is to be located. The proposed
II not have a significant visual impact on the environment
is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use,
Its orfences, landscaping and other features required in order
Sting or permitted future uses of the land in the neighborhood.
ons antennae, on a 1,224 square foot lease area located at
ive, is adequate in shape and size to accommodate said use,
d in order to adjust said use to those existing or permitted
neighborhood.
e related to streets and highways is properly designed and
id quantity of traffic to be generated by the proposed use.
munications antennae will not have a direct or indirect impact
is properly designed in the subject area.
and shown on the approved site plan are deemed necessary
afety and general welfare, including any minor modifications
pment standards.
proval are necessary to ensure public health and safety.
'EDthat, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission
iditional Use Permit No. 5.0946, subject to those conditions
satisfied prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
z, Matthews, Grence, Conrad, Wright, Hochanadel
, CALIFORNIA
Planning Crommission Secretary