HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6151- Case SP 07-153 Sunmor NeighborhoodRESOLUTION NO. 6151
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
FOR THE APPROVAL OF CASE NO. SP 07-153, A
SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A
NEIGHBORHOOD ENTRY SIGN LOCATED AT 2639
LIVMOR AVENUE FOR THE SUNMOR
NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION.
WHEREAS, the Barbara Marshall of the Sunmor Neighborhood Organization
("Applicant") has filed an application with the City pursuant to Section
93.20.10(C)(8) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code (PSZC) for a sign program to
install a neighborhood entry sign on the property located at 2639 Livmor Avenue,
Zone R-1-C, Section 13, APN: 502-122-007; and
WHEREAS, on June 21, 2010, the Architectural Advisory Committee (AAC)
reviewed the proposed project and voted 6-0-1 to recommend approval to the
Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2010, a public meeting on the application for
architectural approval was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms
of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and has been determined
to be Categorically Exempt as a Class 11 exemption (accessory structures)
pursuant to Section 15311(a) of the CEQA Guidelines; 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: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is Categorically Exempt under Section 15311(a)(Accessory Structures).
Section 2: The proposed sign program is consistent with the Palm Springs
Zoning Code.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6151
Case SP 07-153 Sunmor Neighborhood
July 14, 2010
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the
Planning Commission hereby approves Case No. SP 07-153, subject to those
conditions set forth in Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 14t' day of July, 2010.
AYES: 5, Hudson, Donenfeld, Klatchko, Munger and Chair Caffery
NOES: None
ABSENT: 2, Vice Chair Scott and Conrad
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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Exhibit A
Case No. SP 07-153
Sign Program
Sunmor Neighborhood Organization
2639 Livmor Avenue
APN: 502-122-007
July 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.
PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
PSP 1. Prior to approval of final planning inspection, staff shall ensure that
a. The sign has adequate reveals;
b. The sign is set on a base;
c. There is a cap on top finish of the sign; and
d. The yellow area is recessed or floating.
PSP 2. Prior to installation of neighborhood entry sign, the property owner(s) shall
execute a covenant running with the land regarding the long-term maintenance.
This covenant must be reviewed and approved by the city attorney prior to
recordation.
ADMINISTRATIVE
ADM 1. The proposed development of the premises shall conform to all applicable
regulations of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, or any
other City Codes, ordinances and resolutions which supplement the zoning
district regulations.
ADM 2. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Palm
Springs, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or
proceeding against the City of Palm Springs or its agents, officers or
employees to attach, set aside, void or annul, an approval of the City of Palm
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Resolution No. 6151
Conditions of Approval July 14, 2010
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Springs, its legislative body, advisory agencies, or administrative officers
concerning Case SP 07-153. The City of Palm Springs will promptly notify the
applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Palm
Springs and the applicant will either undertake defense of the matter and pay
the City's associated legal costs or will advance funds to pay for defense of the
matter by the City Attorney. If the City of Palm Springs fails to promptly Notify
the applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding or fails to cooperate fully
in the defense, the applicant shall not, thereafter, be responsible to defend,
indemnify, or hold harmless the City of Palm Springs. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the City retains the right to settle or abandon the matter without the
applicant's consent but should it do so, the City shall waive the indemnification
herein, except, the City's decision to settle or abandon a matter following an
adverse judgment or failure to appeal, shall not cause a waiver of the
indemnification rights herein.
ADM 3. The decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City
Council pursuant to Chapter 2.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
ADM 4. Approval shall be valid based on the sign amortization schedule in section
93.20.11 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance.
ADM 5. All signs shall comply with the Uniform Building Code regulations.
ADM 6. All non -approved signage must be removed as part of this approval.
ADM 7. The Planning Services Department may require the reduction of light intensity
and glare from any signage, or the removal of such signage, that poses a
nuisance or harm.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
BLD 1. Prior to any construction on -site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
END OF CONDITIONS