HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6391- Case 5.1334 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 TO ALLOW RESTAURANTS IN HOTELS HAVING
20 OR MORE ROOMS IN THE R-3 ZONE WITH A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CASE 5.1334 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
restaurant options with a Conditional Use Permit in hotels having more than 20 rooms
in the R-3 zone; and
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs, California for Case 5.1334 ZTA (Zone Text Amendment) was given in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2014 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 5.1334 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 restaurant options with a Conditional Use
Permit in hotels having more than 20 rooms in the R-3 zone.
SECTION 2: Pursuant to PSZC Section 92.04.01 (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
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6391
Case 5.1308 ZTA
April 9, 2014
Page 2 of 2
B. The proposed zoning code amendment is consistent with the intent of the
general plan, because, the General Plan priorities include:
Action
LU7.6 Retain small hotel uses as part of the unique character of Palm
Springs.
LU7.9 Strongly discourage the conversion of small hotels to permanent
housing units.
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 5.1334 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 5.1334 ZTA), as set forth in
Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 9th day of April 2014.
AYES: 5, Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko,
Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Weremiuk and Vice -Chair
Hudson
NOES: None.
ABSENT: 2, Commissioner Roberts and Chair Donenfeld
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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M. M argo Wheeler, ICP
Director of Planning Services
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Exhibit A
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6391
Case 5.1334 ZTA - 20 Room Hotel with Restaurants
April 9, 2014
Section 1: Section 92.04.01.D.16 shall be amended to add as follows:
"Restaurants; provided that, they are an integral part of a hotel which
contains at least 20 guest rooms."
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