HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _4888- Case 5.0974-CUPRESOLUTION NO. 4888
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE
NO. 5.0974, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
GUESTHOUSE AT 5200 MENLO CIRCLE, R-1-C ZONE,
SECTION 29.
VHEREAS, the Planning Commission has received a request for a Conditional Use permit to allow
i guest house in an R-1 zone; and
VHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance requires that guesthouse larger than 1 /50 of the lot size, as well
s those with kitchens obtain a Conditional Use Permit; and
VHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to
onsider the application for a Conditional Use Permit No. 5.0974 was circulated and published in
ccordance with applicable law; and
VHEREAS, on October 22, 2003, a public hearing on the application for a conditional use permit
ias held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
VHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence
resented in connection with the hearing on the project, including but not limited to the staff report,
nd all written and oral testimony presented.
HE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
ection 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the Planning Commission finds as follows
Pursuant to CEQA, the Planning Commission finds that this project is categorically exempt from
California Environmental Quality Guidelines (CEQA).
ection 2: Pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 9402.00, the Planning Commission finds that:
The use applied for at the location set forth in the application is properly one for which a
onditional Use Permit is authorized by the City's zoning ordinance.
Pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance, a guesthouse is uses that is conditionally permitted in the
R-1-C zone, for lots with a minimum size of 15,000 square feet in area and occupy excess of
1/50 of the total lot area. At 26,000 square feet in area, the lot exceeds the minimum size
required for a guesthouse.
The said use is necessary or desirable for the development of the community, and is in
armony with the various elements or objectives of the General Plan, and is not detrimental to the
cisting or future uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located.
The proposed use and improvements are desirable in that it will allow for the residents of the
single-family residence, which is the primary structure on the property, to accommodate
occasional guests with a separate living area. Guesthouses are for occasional visitors, the
proposed structure is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan, and will not be
detrimental to the existing or future permitted uses within the R-1-C zone in which the proposed
use is to be located.
c. 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 lot area exceeds the minimum lot area requirements for the intended use. As such, the
project site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed guesthouse, including
yards, setbacks, required parking and other features required.
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 site is accessed by public streets, which are adequate to serve the residential
neighborhood within which the site is located. The guesthouse will serve only occasional visitors
to the single-family residence, which is the primary use on the site and will not intensify uses
on the site or in the area.
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.
All proposed conditions of approval are necessary to ensure compliancewith Zoning Ordinance
requirements and to ensure the public health, safety and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission
hereby approves Conditional Use Permit 5.0974 subject to those conditions set forth in the
attached Exhibit A, which are to be satisfied prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
unless otherwise specified.
ADOPTED this 22"d day of October 2003.
AYES: Shoenberger, Marantz, Grence, Hochanadel, Matthews
NOES:
ABSENT: Conrad, Wright
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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