HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6295- Case 5.1202 BRESOLUTION NO.6295
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 July 30, 2008, the City Council voted to adopt Ordinance No.
1744 which established standards and regulations for portable "open" signs
(Palm Springs Zoning Code Section 93.20.09.B.5); and
WHEREAS, on September 3, 2010, the City council voted to extend the term of
Section 93.20.09.B.5 for two years, ending October 3, 2012, unless amended;
and
WHEREAS, on September 26, 2012, 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 clutter
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.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6295 September 26, 2012 O
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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
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,
2014) the provisions of Section 93.20.09.B.5 related to portable "open" signs.
ADOPTED this 26" day of September 2012.
AYES: 5, Donenfeld, Hudson, Munger, Klatchko, Roberts
NOES: 2, Calerdine, Weremiuk
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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