HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6381- Case 10.477 DETRESOLUTION NO. 6381
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DETERMINING MOTORSCOOTER, MOTORBIKE AND
MOTORCYLE RENTAL AND SALES IS CONDITIONALLY
PERMITTED IN THE C-1, C-2 AND HC ZONES AND THAT
SERVICE AND REPAIR THEREOF BE CONDITIONALLY
PERMITTED IN C-2 AND HC ZONES.
WHEREAS, the City has requested a determination pursuant to Section 94.01.00 of the
Zoning Ordinance that motorscooter, motorbike and motorcycle rental and sales be
conditionally permitted in the C-1, C-2 and HC and that service and repair thereof be
conditionally permitted in the C-2 and HC; and
WHEREAS, on January 22, 2014, a public meeting on the application was held by the
Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully 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 the requirements of Section 94.01.01(B), the Planning
Commission may grant the requested determination if it makes the
following findings:
1.) That the use is in keep with the state intent and purpose of the zone.
The C-1 commercial zoning district is intended for business districts, retail
in character with hotels, service and cultural uses. The C-2 zone is
intended for general commercial uses. The HC (Highway Commercial)
zone is intended to provide for the retail and service uses of freeway
travelers.
The retail sale and rental of motorscooters, etc. is appropriate with a CUP
in C-1, adding service and repair with CUP in C-2 and HC zones.
2.) That field investigations have disclosed that the subject use and its
operation are compatible with the uses permitted in the zone wherein it is
proposed to be located.
Uses are proposed to be allowed with CUP only,
making the opportunity to fully analyze specific sites.
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3.) That the subject use is similar to one (1) or more uses permitted in the
zone which it is proposed to be located.
In C-1, auto sales & service is allowed with CUP; in C-2 auto repair
including body work and sale and rental are allowed; in HC recreational
vehicles and truck sales and service are allowed.
4.) That the subject use will not cause substantial injury to the values of the
property in the zone within which it is proposed to be located.
There are no know evidences or proofs to conclude that the proposed use
is likely to cause substantial injury to value of property in the proposed
zones. CUP's will be necessary in order to assess and impose any
Necessary conditions to mitigate land use concerns.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby approves Case 10.477 Determination.
ADOPTED this 22nd day of January, 2014.
AYES: 6, Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner
Lowe, Commissioner Roberts, Vice -Chair Hudson and Chair
Donenfeld
NOES: None.
ABSENT: 1, Commissioner Weremiuk
ABSTAIN: None.
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
M. MdrgdkWheeler, AICP
Director of Planning Services