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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19363 - RESOLUTIONS - 9/16/1998 RESOLUTION NO. 19363 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEW AUTO RENTAL FACILITY WITH CARWASH AS SUBMITTED BY ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR FOR , THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4040 AIRPORT CENTER DRIVE, M-1 ZONE, SECTION 18. WHEREAS, Enterprise Rent-a-Car submitted a request for approval for a new auto rental facility with a carwash for the property located at 4040 Airport Center Drive; and WHEREAS, the application proposes the construction of a 2,148 sq.ft. building with a 1,665 sq.ft. carwash; and WHEREAS, on July 22, 1998, by a 6-0-1 ( Mr. Fontana absent) vote, the Planning Commission approved the proposed project subject to conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Council is being asked to adopt a Resolution approving the proposed new auto rental facility with a carwash; and WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the project, including but not limited to the staff' report, and the recommendation of the Planning Commission. THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds as follows: a. The subject property was previously assessed under Case 5.0439-PD 189. The Environmental Assessment properly analyzed all the potential impacts pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the use being proposed is compatible with the uses discussed under said environmental assessment. b. Pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, this project has a de minimis impact on fish and wildlife. Section 2: Pursuant to Section 9402.00 of the Zoning Ordinance the City Council finds that: a. That the use applied for at the location set forth in the application is authorized by the City's Zoning Ordinance (subject to a conditional use permit) and the Palm Springs Municipal Code. Pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance, a auto rental facility and carwash is permitted in the M-1 Zone. The proposal which entails construction of a new auto rental facility ' is an appropriate use such that the site will be aesthetically enhanced and an additional auto rental facility will facilitate and provide a service for the tourism that lands at the Palm Springs Airport. b. That the said use is necessary or desirable for the development of the community, is in harmony with the various elements or objectives of the General Plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses or to future uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located. The subject proposal will develop a vacant piece of land due the proposed building. The project is in harmony with the objectives of the General Plan and / ,gZ shall not be detrimental to other uses in the subject zone. It will provide a service to the community and will aesthetically enhance the neighborhood. C. That the site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use, including yards, setbacks, walls or fences, landscaping and other features required in order to adjust said use to those existing or permitted future uses of land in the neighborhood. The subject application proposes the construction of new auto rental facility which is consistent with the current requirements set forth in the Zoning Ordinance such as setbacks, building heights, lot coverage, etc. The conditions of approval attached to this report will ensure that compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and local rules and regulations is achieved to the extent possible. All of the proposed improvements will enhance the property as well as the surrounding neighborhood and would not otherwise occur without this proposal. d. That the site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways properly designed and improved to carry the type and quantity of traffic to be generated by the proposed use. The subject site is bordered with street improvements capable to handle the expected traffic generated by this project. The project will not impact the existing roadways (Airport Center Drive, Paseo Dorotea, Ramon Road) such that the roadways in the general vicinity of the subject site have been improved to the ultimate width pursuant to the General Plan. e. That the conditions to be imposed and shown on the approved site plan or in ' Exhibit A of this resolution are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare and may include minor modifications of the zone's property development standards. The conditions of approval are necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. Section 3: Pursuant to Chapter 5.72.010 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, the City Council finds that: a. The applicants, Enterprise Rent-a-car, are of good moral character such that their business is recognized nation wide and the development of the project site will enhance the overall look of Ramon Road. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City Council approves the establishment of a new auto rental facility with a carwash subject to those conditions which are on file in the office of the City Clerk. ' ADOPTED this 16th day of September, 1998. AYES: Members Barnes, Hodges, Reller-Spurgin & Mayor Kleindienst NOES: None ABSENT: Member Oden ATTEST: CI Y O PALM SP CALIFORNIA By: ` �^ City Clerk City anager REVIEWED AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: