HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _4865- Case 5.0961- CUPRESOLUTION NO. 4865
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE
CITY COUNCIL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 5.0961,
SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS STATED, FOR VERIZON
WIRELESS TO INSTALL A COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS
ANTENNA ON A 70-FOOT TALL MONOPOLE DESIGNED AS A
SLIMLINE POLE AND A SMALL EQUIPMENT CABINET WITHIN A
2,000 SQUARE FOOT LEASE AREA, LOCATED AT 6545 NORTH
INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE M-1-P, SECTION 22.
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 70-foot tall monopole and a small equipment cabinet within a 2,000 square foot lease area
located at 6545 North Indian Canyon Drive, Zone M-1-P, Section 22; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to
consider the application for Conditional Use Permit No.5.0961 was given in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2003, a public hearing on the application for Conditional Use Permit No.
5.0961 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 M-1-P (Planned Research and Development) zone pursuant to approval of a Type
11 Conditional Use Permit.
The usp 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
use is to be located.
The proposed communications antenna 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. The proposed
communications antenna will not have a significant visual impact on the environment
surrounding the site.
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 the land in the neighborhood.
The site for the communications antennae, on a 2,000 square foot lease area located at
6545 North Indian Canyon Drive, is adequate in shape and size to accommodate said use,
including all features required in order to adjust said use to those existing or permitted
future uses of the land in the neighborhood.
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 site for the proposed communications antennae will not have a direct or indirect impact
on streets and highways and is properly designed in the subject area.
e. The conditions to be imposed and shown on the approved site plan are deemed necessary
to protect the public health, safety and general welfare, including any minor modifications
of the zone's property development standards.
All proposed conditions of approval are necessary to ensure public health and safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission
hereby recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 5.0961, subject to those conditions
set forth in Exhibit A, which are to be satisfied prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
unless otherwise specified.
ADOPTED this 2314 day of July, 2003.
AYES: Shoenberger, Marantz, Conrad, Matthews, Grence, Hochanadel, Wright
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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Planning Co mission Secretary