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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 5.1202-A — ZTA; Extension of Term Page 2 of 2 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: *Dirr wing, A P PIq`nni g Services CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA PW