HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6147- Case 5.1202-A- ZTA; Extension TeamRESOLUTION NO. 6147
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL EXTEND FOR TWO
YEARS THE TERM FOR SECTION 93.20.09.B.5 OF
THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE (PORTABLE
OPEN SIGNS).
WHEREAS, Section 93.20.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance establishes
regulations for the design, placement and use of signs; and
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2008, the City Council voted unanimously to direct staff
to initiate a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (Case No. 5.1202) to establish
standards and regulations for portable "open" signs; and
WHEREAS, on May 28, 2008, the Planning Commission conducted a duly
noticed public hearing on the proposed amendment, at which hearing the
Commission carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in
connection with the project, including but not limited to the staff report and all
written and oral testimony presented, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission hereby determines that the proposed
Zoning Ordinance text amendment is Categorically Exempt under Section 15305
— Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations — of the Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act and that the proposed
amendment does not result in any changes in land use or density.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS;
Section 1: The Planning Commission hereby finds that adoption of the
proposed Zoning Text Amendment would:
a. Provide for the continued use of pedestrian -oriented signage in the
Downtown and Uptown areas of the City;
b. Assure that standards and regulations continue to avoid undue clotter
or potential hazards to pedestrians in the City's traditional commercial
areas, and
C. Assure the continued economic viability of existing and future retailers
in the City's Downtown and Uptown areas.
Section 2: The adoption of the proposed Zone Text Amendment would be
consistent with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the City's General Plan
because it continues to provide for flexibility in the face of changed economic
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conditions, and will assure the continued success of the City's Downtown and
Uptown areas.
Section 3: Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby
recommends that the City Council extend for two years (through October 3,
2012) the provisions of Section 93.20.09.B.5 related to portable "open" signs.
ADOPTED this 23`d day of .tune 2010.
AYES: 6, Donenfeld, Munger, Hudson, Conrad, Scott and Chair Cohen
NOES: None
ABSENT: 1, Vice Chair Caffery
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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