HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6215- Case SI-11-061RESOLUTION NO.6215
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
FOR THE APPROVAL OF CASE NO. SI-11-061, A
SIGN PERMIT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A
NEIGHBORHOOD ENTRY SIGN LOCATED AT 2153
SOUTHRIDGE DRIVE FOR THE SOUTHRIDGE
PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION.
WHEREAS, the Southridge Property Owners Association (SPOA) of the
Southridge Community ("Applicant") has filed an application with the City
pursuant to Section 93.20.10(C)(8) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code (PSZC) for
the installation of a neighborhood entry sign on the property located at 2153
Southridge Drive, Zone R-1-A, Section 5, APN: 681-080-013; and
WHEREAS, on June 20, 2011, the Architectural Advisory Committee (AAC)
reviewed the proposed project and voted 7-0 to recommend approval to the
Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2011, 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 permit is consistent with the Palm Springs
Zoning Code.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6215
Case Sl 11-061 — Southridge Community
July 13, 2011
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the
Planning Commission hereby approves Case No. SI 11-061, subject to those
conditions set forth in Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 13" day of July 2011.
AYES: 5, Roberts, Donenfeld, Hudson, Munger and Chair Caffery
NOES: None
ABSENT: 2, Conrad and Klatchko
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Exhibit A
Case No. SI 11-061
Sign Permit
Southridge Community Organization
2153 Southridge Drive
APN: 681-080-013
July 13, 2011
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.
DESIGN SPECIFIC
DESN 1. Sign lettering to be ten (10) inches equaling 73.3 square feet constructed of
powder coated steel colored bronze.
DESN 2. Sign structure to be constructed of poured in place rough cut vertical plank
formed concrete equaling 90.1 square feet.
DESN 3. Height of structure to be 7'.1" sloping down to 4'.9" at the lowest point.
DESN 4. Sign to be lit from ground mounted lights.
DESN 5. Existing landscaping to remain or be enhanced.
DESN 6. Sign to be located in same location as existing freestanding sign.
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.
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SI 11-061 Southridge Community Sign Page 2 of 2
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
Springs, its legislative body, advisory agencies, or administrative officers
concerning Case SI 11-061. 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. 0
ADM 4. All signs shall comply with the Uniform Building Code regulations.
ADM 5. All non -approved signage must be removed as part of this approval.
ADM 6. 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
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