HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6374- Case 5.1308 ZTAA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED ZONE
TEXT AMENDMENT OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING
CODE FOR OUTDOOR LIGHTING STANDARDS TO
INCLUDE LIGHT EMMITTING DIODES (CASE 5.1308 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 additional
lighting options that are in compliance with state energy conservation requirements
(Title 24); and
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs, California for Case 5.1308 ZTA (Zone Text Amendment) was given in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on December 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 5.1308 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 additional lighting options that are in compliance with
state energy conservation requirements (Title 24).
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 outdoor lighting
fixture types to allow higher efficiency option (LED lighting) while requiring similar
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intensity criteria with existing standards and requirements.
B. The proposed zoning code amendment is consistent with the intent of the
general plan, because, the General Plan priorities include:
Action
CD11.1 Review City lighting standards and change as necessary to reflect
updates to Title 24 requirements.
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 5.1308 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 5.1308 ZTA), as set forth in
Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 11th day of December, 2013.
AYES: 7, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair Hudson, Commissioner
Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner Lowe,
Commissioner Roberts and Chair Donenfeld
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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M. Margo Wheeler, AICP
Director of Planning Services
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EXHIBIT A
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6374
Case 5.1308 ZTA - Zone Text Amendment
December 11, 2013
Section 1: Sec 93.21.00.B.4 shall be amended to read:
In single family residential zones, fixtures containing lamps emitting less
than one thousand eight hundred (1,800) lumens (twenty (20) watts for
light emitting diode (LED) sources, twenty-six (26) watt for fluorescent
lighting, fifty (50) watt for high intensity discharge, and one hundred (100)
watt for incandescent) provided the light fixture is fully shielded and
properly focused downward to minimize glare and spill light into the night
sky and onto adjacent properties and does not exceed a height of fifteen
(15) feet;
Section 2: Sec 93.21.00.C.2 shall be amended to read:
Entrance Lighting.
Multi -family residential and nonresidential development shall
provide glare -free light fixtures at building entrances and exits.
Nonresidential developments shall provide for lighting in accordance with
this chapter at all vehicle and pedestrian entrances and on -site vehicle
intersections. Entrance lighting may not exceed a height of twelve (12)
feet and must be high pressure sodium or light emitting diode sources. In
order to promote safety, lighting levels at entrances shall not be less than
equal to the average lighting level of the associated parking lot.
Section 3: Sec 93.21.00.C.6 shall be amended to read:
Hours of Operation.
a. All off-street parking areas associated with multifamily residential,
commercial and industrial uses shall be illuminated at night.
Multifamily residential lighting systems shall provide the full
illumination required herein throughout the night hours.
Nonresidential uses shall provide the full illumination required
during hours the facility is accessible to customers, employees and
other users with a maximum of fifty (50) percent of full illumination
provided throughout the remainder of night. Exterior lighting control
shall meet the requirements of the State of California Title 24.
b. Outdoor lighting used for illumination for walkways, private
roadways and streets, equipment yards and outdoor security may
remain on all night.
C. Outdoor lighting used for outdoor sales or eating areas, assembly
or repair areas, signs, recreational facilities and other similar
Planning Commission Exhibit A
December 11, 2013 -- Page 2
Case 5 1308 ZTA — Outdoor Lighting Ordinance
applications, shall be off between the time thirty (30) minutes after
the closing of the business and sunrise. Areas which contain
approved permanent outdoor storage may be lighted at fifty (50)
percent of full illumination.
Section 4: Sec 93.21,00.C.7 was not previously used. Thus, Sec 93.21.00.C.8 shall
be moved to Sec 93.21.00.C.7 and amended to read:
Permitted Lamp Fixture Types.
Lighting in parking areas is limited to high pressure sodium and
light emitting diode (LED) sources. Metal halide and LED may be utilized
to fight architectural elements and pedestrian walkways.
Section 5: Sec 93.21.00.C.9 shall be moved to Sec 93.21.00.C.8 with no change to
the text.
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