HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6220- Case 10.471 EV Charging station E-IRESOLUTION NO. 6220
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DETERMINING THAT AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING STATION USE IS SIMILAR TO OTHER
PERMITED USES IN THE ENERGY INDUSTRIAL ("E-1")
ZONE.
WHEREAS, Wintec Energy, Ltd ("Applicant") has filed an application with the City
pursuant to Section 94.01.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Code (PSZC) for a
determination that an electric vehicle charging station is similar to other permitted uses
in the Energy Industrial ("E-I") Zone located on the north side of 20th Avenue, between
State Highway 62 and Indian Avenue; and
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2011, a public meeting on the application (Case No. 10.471)
was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; 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 requirements of Section 94.01.02(B) of the PSZC, the
Planning Commission makes determines that all of the following conditions exist:
9) That the use is in keeping with the stated intent and purpose of the zone.
Pursuant to Section 92.17.2.00 "E-1" energy industrial zone is intended "to
provide areas for alternative energy development and limited industrial uses in
those areas which by virtue of strong prevailing winds are ideally suited for large-
scale development of wind energy. Alternative energy development is intended
as the principal land use, with the permitted industrial uses serviced directly, and
primarily, by alternative energy for electrical needs." An electric vehicle charging
station will support existing and future development of alternative forms of
electric energy generation.
2) That field investigations have disclosed that the subject use and its operation are
compatible with the uses permitted in the zone wherein it is proposed to be
located.
The subject use is similar to permitted vehicle storage and service uses in the
"E-1" Energy Industrial Zone, including storage of trucks and other vehicles and
storage of materials and machinery (as accessory uses), public utility service
yards, and facilities for public tours of alternative energy facilities. An EV
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6220
Case 10.471 Determination
July 8, 2009
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charging station is anticipated to have similar characteristics as these permitted
uses, including vehicle and equipment storage, vehicle parking, and services
available to the public.
3) That the subject use is similar to one (1) or more uses permitted in the zone
within which it is proposed to be located.
Pursuant to Palm Springs Zoning Code Section 92.17.2.01(A)(5)(f), public utility
service yards are permitted by right, and an EV charging station is similar such
yards in that they both service vehicles and maintain energy facilities.
4) That the subject use will not cause substantial injury to the values of property in
the zone within which it is proposed to be located.
There is no known evidence or proof to conclude that the proposed use is likely
to cause substantial injury to values of property in the "E-I" Zone.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby determines that an electric vehicle charging station use is
permitted within the "E-I" Zone.
ADOPTED this 271h day of July 2011.
AYES: 6, Conrad, Roberts, Donenfeld, Hudson, Munger and Chair Caffery
NOES: None
ABSENT: 1, Klatchko
ABSTENTIONS: None
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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