HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6221- APN 502-143-011 Palm Springs Village ApartmentsRESOLUTION NO. 6221
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA UPHOLDING THE
DECISION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SERVICES
AND DENYING AN APPEAL BY FERNANDO SILVA FOR
THE PLACEMENT OF A FOUR -CAR PARKING AREA
ADJACENT TO EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY AT THE
PALM SPRINGS VILLAGE APARTMENTS, APN 502-143-
011.
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2011, the Architectural Advisory Committee (AAC) reviewed the
project and by a vote of 3-2-2 recommend to the Director of Planning denial of the
proposal; and
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2011, the Planning Director issued a written letter or denial for
the request to place a four -car parking area adjacent to East Tahquitz Canyon Way
resulting in the removal of mature landscaping and loss of open space at the Palm
Springs Village Apartments; and
WHEREAS, on June 20, 2011, the property owner representative, Fernando Silva filed
an appeal request of the Planning Director's decision; and
WHEREAS, Sections 94.04.00(E)(2)(b) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code allows
decisions by the Director of Planning Services to be appealed to the Planning
Commission; and
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2011, the Planning Commission conducted a public review of
the appeal request, including all of the evidence presented in connection with the
matter, including, but not limited to, the staff report prepared on the matter, and all
written and oral testimony presented.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the decision by the Director of Planning Services to deny the request
to place a four -car parking area adjacent to East Tahquitz Canyon Way resulting in the
removal of mature landscaping and loss of open space at the Palm Springs Village
Apartments was justified based on the following:
1. Site layout, orientation, location of structures and relationship to one
another and to open spaces and topography. Definition of pedestrian and
vehicular areas.
The narrow driveway entry and exit will result in slow moving vehicle's which could
result in rear end collisions and conflict with bicyclists, and pedestrians. Tahquitz
Canyon Way has a posted speed limit of 45-mph and the narrow driveway width of
twenty-four (24) feet will require a vehicle to almost come to a stop before turning. The
presence of a continuous dedicated bike lane and pedestrian walkway with unexpected
turning vehicles could be hazardous.
2. Harmonious relationship with existing and proposed adjoining
developments and in the context of the immediate neighborhood /
community, avoiding both excessive variety and monotonous repetition,
but allowing similarity of style, if warranted;
The land uses along the north side of East Tahquitz Canyon Way are consistently set-
back to meet the Section 93.01.02 of the Palm Springs Zoning Code (PSZC) - Special
Setbacks requirement. The applicant's parking area proposal will conflict with the intent
of this standard and the General Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby rejects the appeal and upholds the decision of the Director of
Planning Services.
ADOPTED this 271h day of July 2011.
AYES: 6, Roberts, Donenfeld, Hudson, Conrad, Munger and Chair Caffery
NOES: None
ABSENT: 1, Klatchko
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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