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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 Planning Commission Resolution No. 6147 June 23, 2010 6.1202-A — ZTA; Extension of Term Page 2 of 2 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 0 Ewin CP Di or of PI n ng Services K