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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6131- Case RV 10-001 1520 Driftwood Drive0 RESOLUTION NO. 6131 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPEAL BY MARJORIE ALHADEFF AND UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR TO APPROVE CASE NO. RV 10-001. WHEREAS, Scott Spande ("Applicant") has filed an application with the City pursuant to Section 11.96.050 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code for a recreational vehicle permit located at 1520 Driftwood Drive, Zone R-1-C, Section 23; and WHEREAS, on March 18, 2010, after careful consideration of staffs analysis, including several site visits, an analysis of the visibility of the recreational vehicle from adjoining properties and the street, consideration of the site plan, and consideration of neighbors complaints, the Planning Director approved the request for a recreational vehicle permit, Case No. RV10-001; and WHEREAS, on March 22, 2010, Marjorie Alhadeff, 1486 Driftwood Drive, adjacent property owners, filed an appeal of the Planning Director's action in accordance with the City's procedures; and WHEREAS, on April 14, 2010, -the Planning Commission conducted a hearing on the matter, at which hearing the Planning Commission carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the proposal, including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The following required findings for the Recreational Vehicle Permit (Section 11.96.020(a)(3) of the Palm Springs Municipal Code) can be met by the proposal, as follows: 1. The vehicle or boat is parked or stored outside of any required front or side front yard. The RV is parked outside of the front yard; there is no side front yard. 2. The vehicle or boat is screened from view from any adjoining property or street. The screening of the RV will be achieved through the placement of ficus plants at the rear of the property and the side adjacent to the north property line. These plants will grow to a height of ten feet, which is equal to the height of the RV. Resolution No. 6131 Case No. RV 10-001 1520 Driftwood Drive Page 2 of 2 April 14, 2010 SECTION 2. Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby denies the appeal by Marjorie Alhadeff and upholds the decision of the Planning Director to approve Case No. RV 10-001, subject to the conditions set forth in the attached Exhibit A. ADOPTED this 14th day of April 2010. AYES: 5, Scott, Conrad, Hudson, Donenfeld and Chair Cohen NOES: 1, Vice Chair Caffery ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: 1, Munger ATTEST: wing, AlC Planni Services CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO. 6131 EXHIBIT A Case RV10-001 1520 Driftwood Drive April 14, 2010 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, the Director of Planning Services, the Chief of Police, the Fire Chief or their designee, depending on which department recommended the condition. Any agreements, easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1. The Recreational Vehicle shall be kept off -site until Conditions 2-5 below have been satisfied. 2. The applicant shall locate the RV closer to the front setback on the driveway between the subject property's house and the neighboring house to the north. 3. The RV shall not be located on -site until one of the following conditions is met: a. Existing landscaping reaches a height of ten feet, or b. Plant 24-inch box ficus between each existing plant along north and east property lines. 4. The existing gate must be relocated or removed to accommodate the new location of the RV. 5. Proper irrigation must be installed and maintained for the life of this permit. 6. Landscaping shall remain at a height of 10 feet for the life of this permit. 7. Revocation of this permit shall require immediate removal of the RV from the premises. 8. No person's are permitted to reside within the RV while parked on the subject property. 9. The RV shall be maintained in a clean and usable appearance. b Resolution 6131 Conditions of Approval RV 10-001 1520 Driftwood Drive Page 2 of 2 April 14, 2010 10.The approval of this permit is not final until the appeal period has ended. 11.The permit shall expire upon the applicant's termination of their residency upon the parcel. 12.Approval of a RV permit is granted for the above referenced property and license number only. END OF CONDITIONS r1