HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6367- Case 5.1312 ZTARESOLUTION NO.6367
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED ZONE
TEXT AMENDMENT OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE FOR LAND USE PERMIT NOTIFICATION AND
CONCURRENT CASE PROCESSING (CASE 5.1312 ZTA)
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms
of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and it has been recommended
that the proposed amendment be determined to be Categorically Exempt from the
provisions of CEQA under Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of
the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act because the proposed zone
text amendment proposes only insignificant changes to the title and provides for
increased notification for LUP's and requiring consolidated review of cases; and
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs, California for Case 5.1312 ZTA (Zone Text Amendment) was given in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on November 11, 2013 a public hearing of the Planning Commission was
held to review said case, and at said hearing the Planning Commission 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 CEQA, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that
the City Council determine that the proposed zone text amendment (Case 5.1312 ZTA)
is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA under Section 15305 (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental
Quality Act because the proposed zone text amendment proposes only insignificant
changes to the title and provides for increased notification for LUP's and requiring
consolidated review of cases.
SECTION 2: Pursuant to PSZC Section 94.07.01 (Zoning Ordinance Text
Amendment), the Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. The proposed zoning code amendment is consistent with the intent of the zoning
code, because, according to Section 91.00.00, the Zoning Code is adopted "For
the purpose of promoting and protecting the public health, safety and welfare of
the people of the city of Palm Springs and to provide for the social, physical and
economic advantages resulting from comprehensive and orderly planned use of
land resources ..."; and the amendment proposes to modify LUP and case
processing to allow more input from the public and approving bodies.
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November 11, 2013
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B. The proposed zoning code amendment is consistent with the intent of the
general plan, because, the General Plan priorities include:
Foster resident involvement in neighborhood organizations to support the
beautification, improvement and preservation of neighborhoods
and a Vision that states:
We provide responsive, friendly, efficient public services
within a government that fosters unity among all our citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby recommends that the City Council determine that the proposed
zone text amendment Case 5.1312 ZTA is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of
CEQA under Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of the
Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act and also recommends adoption
of an ordinance to approve a zone text amendment (Case 5.1312 ZTA), as set forth in
Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 11th day of November, 2013.
AYES: Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Hudson and
Chair Donenfeld
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
M. Ma o Wheeler, AICP
Director of Planning Services
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EXHIBIT A
Planning Commission Resolution No.
Case 5.1312 ZTA - Zone Text Amendment
November 11, 2013
Section 1: Sec 94.02.01 A shall be added to read:
Application information shall be sent via electronic mail to the
representative listed on the city's Neighborhood Organization web page
within one-half mile of the subject site at least 10 days prior to action being
taken.
Section 2: Sec 94.10.01 shall be added to read:
All related applications pertaining to a single development shall be heard
by the final decision -making body.
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