HomeMy WebLinkAbout18787 - RESOLUTIONS - 3/6/1996 REESOLUTION NO. 18787
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION DECISION CONCERNING CASE 3 . 1142 TO
ALLOW THE REMOVAL OF ANY OF, OR ALL, (SEVEN
TREES WITHIN THE COMMON AREA OF THE TWIN
PALMS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION LOCATED WEST OF '
1223 TWIN PALMS DRIVE, R-1-C ZONE, SECTION
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WHEREAS, Lorraine Lawrence filed an appeal of the Planning
Commission approval of Case 3 . 1.142 that would allow the :removal
of seven trees as requested by the Twin Palms Homeowners
Association (TPHOA) (subject to conditions) ; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered and approved the
application at its regular meeting held on January 10, 1996; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Springs considered
the appeal of Case 3 . 1142 on March 6, 1,996, in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council 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, all
written and oral testimony presented.
THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FIENDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council that this '
project is Categorically exempt from California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Section 2 : Pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 9402 . 00, the
City Council finds that:
a. The proposed tree removal and replacement at the
location set forth :in the application is properly one for
which a Minor Architectural Review Application is authorized
by the City's Zoning Ordinance.
b. The proposed tree removal and enhancement could be
necessary or desirable for the continued maintenance of the
development, and is not detrimental to the: existing or
future uses of the common area.
C. The proposed tree removal and replacement could enhance
vistas, augment open space, and afford better use of the
space by the residents.
d. The proposed tree removal and replacement is consistent
with the General :Plan and will complement the maintenance of
existing and proposed uses.
f. The conditions imposed are deemed necessary to protect
the public health, safety and general welfare, of the
neighborhood in which this project is situated.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing,
the City Council hereby upholds the Planning Commission approval
of Case 3 . 1142 subject to replacing all trees removed with tress
of suitable and rapid growth characteristic.
ADOPTED this 6'th day of March , 1996.
' AYES: Members Barnes, Oden, Spurgin and Mayor Kleindienst
NOES: Member Hodges
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: CITY OF PA Ndi'RI33
CALIFORNIA
City Clerk Ci y er
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