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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 Planning Commission Resolution No. 6374 December 11, 2013 Case 5.1308 ZTA Page 2 of 2 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 "U')A M. Margo Wheeler, AICP Director of Planning Services K 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. WE