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DATE: MARCH 7, 2001
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & BUILDING
CASE #5.0852: APPEAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY THE HISTORIC TENNIS CLUB
NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISIONTO
ISSUE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MOTORCYCLE RENTAL USE AT 490
SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE "C-2" GENERAL COMMERCIAL.
APPEAL: The Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood Organization is appealing the Planning
Commission's decision to issue a Conditional Use Permit for a Motorcycle Rental Use at
490 South Indian Canyon Drive, Zone "C-2" General Commercial.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends thatthe City Council considerthe appeal of the decision by the Planning
Commission to issue a Conditional Use Permit for a Motorcycle Rental Use at 490 South
Indian Canyon Drive and thatthe City Council directstaffto prepare a resolution upholding,
overruling or modifying the decision of the Planning Commission.
PROPOSAL FOR MOTORCYCLE RENTAL USE
The applicant proposes to utilize property located at490 South Indian Canyon forMotorcycle
Rental. The use of Motorcycle Rental is proposed to be open seven days a week from 9:00
AM to 5:00 PM. The applicant anticipates having eight to ten bikes available for rent at this
site,although additional bikes may be available for special events. The area formerly used
for service bays is proposed to be the bike showroom. The applicant does not propose
outdoor display of merchandise. The maximum number of clients anticipated at the site at
one time is ten. There are proposed to be three employees, of which two will be full time
employees.
REASONS FOR APPEAL
In the letter of appeal submitted on January 31, 2001 by the Historic Tennis Club
Neighborhood Organization,the following six reasons are identified as justification for the
appeal.
1. Amendment to the zoning ordinance without neighborhood notification and/or
involvement.
2. Inappropriate physical location due to proximity to residential neighborhoods.
3. Physical characteristics of the property associated with maintenance.
4. Noise Pollution.
5. Safety.
6. Vague provision regarding the number of motorcycles available for rent.
BACKGROUND:
During its meeting of November 1, 2000, the City Council voted to amend the Zoning
Ordinance so as to make provisions for Motorcycle Rental in the C-1 Zoning Districtsubject
to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. In amending the Zoning Ordinance, the City
Council included wording stating that no fluid service or engine part removal or repair may d
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be conducted on the premises, all activities including instructions and driver checkout must
be conducted on private propertywithin an approved parking area,and"in orderto address
potential noise concerns,all rental bikes will maintain the original exhaustsystems approved
by the manufacturer and the state of California." The text amendment voted on November
1, 2000 went into effect on December 1, 2000.
In accordance with Section 9214.01.0 of the Zoning Ordinance, those uses permitted by
Conditional Use Permit in the C-1 Zone, Section 9212.01 C, unless otherwise permitted or
prohibited, are permitted in the C-2 Zone subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use
Permit. Included as part of the November 1, 2000 text amendments was deletion of the
prohibition of Motorcycle Rental as a use in the C-1 and the C-2 Zones.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROPERTY
The site is on the northeast corner of the intersection of Indian Canyon Drive and Ramon
Road, both major thoroughfares. The site was formerly used as a service station and has
been vacant for a number of years. The existing 1300 square foot building is one story with
a height of 11 feet. Underground fuel tanks have been removed.
The site is accessed by a driveway on Ramon Road and two driveways on Indian Canyon
Drive. Staff recommends that the southern driveway on Indian Canyon be closed as its
proximity to the intersection creates an unsafe condition and the change of use eliminates
the necessity for multiple points of access.
Parking for the site is shared with the drug store to the north and the laundromatto the east.
The Zoning Ordinance does not specify the number of on-site parking spaces required for
Motorcycle Rental. Utilizing the parking requirement for Automobile Rental Agencies of one
space per 200 gross square feet of building area, seven parking spaces are required. Six
parking spaces located to the east of the building will be the most accessible to the building.
However, as part of the lease of this building, the applicant has the use of the remainder of
the parking areas. Staff has visited the site on numerous occasions and finds that the
existing parking area is underutilized and will provide ample parking for the proposed use.
The applicant is preparing to enter into a two year,eight month lease of the building. The
lease of the building is "as is." Proposed site improvements are limited to cleaning and
painting the existing building,resurfacing portions of the paved area in front of the building,
lining the six parking spaces to the east of the building,and installing new landscaping in the
existing planting areas. in granting the conditional use permit, the Planning Commission
established as a condition of approval that a detailed landscape plan and architectural plan
be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Commission and approved
improvements must be made and installed prior to establishment of the use.
The applicant proposes to clean and paint the existing building. Most of the building facade
consists of glass. Portions of the building that are currently painted green and the portion
of the building above the windows is proposed to be painted black. Above each black
painted area is proposed to be a two and a half inch orange stripe. The tan brick is
proposed to remain as is but to be cleaned.
The applicant proposes to install landscaping and irrigation in all existing planting areas.
These areas are primarily around the building,along the perimeterof the property,and in the
parking area. Landscaping improvements will complementthe existing vegetation and are
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proposed to consist of cactus and palm trees. Per the Planning Commission approval, a
detailed landscape plan is required to be submitted for review and approval bythe Planning
Commission.
ANALYSIS
In accordance with Section 9212.01.D of the Zoning Ordinance, Motorcycle Rental is
permitted in the C1 zoning district subject to a conditional use permit. Section 9214.01.D
of the Zoning Ordinance states that those uses allowed in the C1 zoning district subject to
a conditional use permit are also allowed in the C2 zoning district subject to a conditional
use permit.
The subject property is designated CBD in the General Plan. Goal D.3.Aofthe General Plan
states that the City shall establish"areas along Palm Canyon Drive and Indian Canyon Drive
between Alejo and Ramon Road as the principal activity center of and"downtown"to the City
by the intensification of commercial / entertainment-related uses and urban design
improvements to achieve economic, physical and visual unity." The proposed use will
improve the appearance of the subject property while providing a local attraction to visitors.
This is consistent with the General Plan. As the use is on the edge of the downtown, it is
in fairly close proximity to residents. There is concern that noise associated with the use
maybe disruptive to the residents. However,given the proposed hours of operation of 9:00
AM-5:00 PM, there should be sufficient"background"noise during that portion of the day
that noise associated with the proposed use will not be disruptive.
The subject property is of adequate size and shape to accommodate the use. The applicant
proposes to occupy an existing building that is part of an underutilized shopping center.
Cosmetic improvements such a cleaning and painting the building, installing landscaping,
paving, and striping the parking area are proposed. No expansion of the building is
proposed.
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians planning staff has reviewed the application as
well as the Conditions of Approval associated with the Planning Commission approval. The
application was also reviewed by the Indian Planning Commission. Initially, without
knowledge of the short nature of the lease,the Indian Planning Commission recommended
that the following conditions be incorporated into the City's Conditions of Approval.
1. Landscaping to conform with the draft Section 14 Master Plan.
2. Gateway element design at the corner of Ramon Road and Indian Canyon per the
draft Section 14 Master Plan.
3. Removal of the monument sign at the corner of Ramon Road and Indian Canyon.
Given the short length ofthe lease, Citystaff recommended that the Planning Commission
NOT incorporated the three conditions recommended bytheTribal Planning Commission.
Now aware of the length of the lease, the Tribal planning staff has suggested that the
Conditions of Approval endorsed by Planning Commission be revised as noted below.
Final landscaping, irrigation,exterior lighting, and fencing plans shall be submitted
for approval by the Tribal Planninq Departmentand the Department of Planning and
Building prior to issuance of a building permit.
23. The Conditional Use Permit expires in three years from date the Conditional Use
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Permit is issued or when the sub-lease expires, whichever occurs first A new
Conditional Use Permit must be obtained prior to renewal or extension of the
sublease or Master lease. If the lcaseisF ,newedTth, C,,,,,,;,;,,,,a�,,; „g;l
With respect to the Tribal staffs recommended wording for#7, City staff recommends the
following wording.
7. Final landscaping, irrigation,exterior lighting, and fencing plans shall be submitted
for approval by the Department of Planning and Building prior to issuance of a
building permit. Priorto approval of the final landscaping plans such plans shall be
referred to the Tribal Planning staff for review and comment
Staff does not object to the proposed revision to Condition Number 23.
ADJACENT USES & ZONING
Uses and zoning surrounding the use are as noted:
North: Retail / C2
South: Vacant Bank/ C1
East: Women's Housing (Clara Bee's) / C1AA
West: Restaurant/ CBD
CEQA
Requests to use existing facilities are categorically exempt from an environmental
assessment per Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The conditions to be imposed are deemed necessary to protectthe public health,safety and
general welfare. Such conditions include:
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this matter at its meetings of
December 13,2000 and January 10,2001. At the request of the Planning Commission,the
request for a Conditional Use Permit was presented by staff to the Board of Main Street at
its meeting of January4, 2001. The Main Street Board did not support the application, but
indicated that it did not object to the proposal provided none of the neighboring businesses
objected to the proposal. Also atthe request of the Planning Commission,a neighborhood
meeting was conducted on December 28, 2000. In the meeting with neighborhood
residents, the consensus was that the site is unacceptable due to (1) noise issues
particularly with nearby residences and hotels and mountain's impact on noise, (2)security,
and (3) it was suggested that the applicant work with the Hotel Association or Tourism on
marketing.
During its meeting of January 24,2001, the Planning Commission voted 4-2, 1 abstention,
to approve the Conditional Use Permit subject to a number of conditions. Theconditionsto
be imposed are deemed necessary to protect the public health,safety and general welfare.
Such conditions include.
1. Regulation of use.
In accordance with Section 9212.01.D of the Zoning Ordinance, no fluid
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service or engine part removal or repair may be conducted on the premises,
all activities including instructions and driver checkout must be conducted on
private property within an approved parking area, and in order to address
potential noise concerns, all rental bikes will maintain the original exhaust
systems approved by the manufacturer and the state of California. Hours of
operation for the proposed use shall also be limited to 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM so
as to minimize noise impacts.
2. Surfacing of parking areas subject to City specifications.
Paving of the area in front of the building and re-striping the parking area is
proposed as part of this application. Both items must be completed prior to
occupancy of the building.
3. Regulations of points of vehicular ingress and egress.
To improve safety,the southern driveway on Indian Canyon must be closed
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Creative alternatives to driveway
removal should be considered.
4. Regulations of signs.
The applicant is currently proposing two signs,a wall sign and a monument
sign.
5. Requiring landscaping and maintenance therof.
Additional landscaping is required to be supplemented so that live plants are
in all plant beds. The applicant proposes to install additional cactus and palm
trees in the plant beds. The tree wells adjacent to Indian Canyon Drive shall
be landscaped. A detailed landscape plan is required to be submitted for
review and approval of the Planning Commission and such landscaping
installed prior to establishment of the use. Landscape maintenance is
required.
6. Requiring maintenance of the grounds.
The grounds are required to be maintained.
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City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Letter of Appeal
2. Map
3. Planning Commission Conditions of Approval
4. Applicable Portion of the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meetings of
December 13, 2000, January 10, 2001 and January 24, 2001.
5. Correspondence Concerning the Request.
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Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood Organization
January 31, 2001 _ 2 2UOT
To: City of Palm Springs
From: Christine Hammond, Chair
Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood Organization
Also representing the Palm Springs Neighborhoods of Vista Santa Rosa,
Deepwell, Las Palmas, The Movie Colony and the Racket Club
Subject: Appeal Case 5.0852 Application by Eagle Rider Palm Springs for a
Conditional Use Permit for motorcycle rental at 490 South Indian Canyon
The neighbors of Palm Springs appeal the January 26, 2001 action of the Planning
Commission approving the conditional use permit for the above motorcycle rental. We
request our appeal be heard by the City Council for the following reasons:
1. Amendment to the zoning ordinance without neighborhood notification and/or
Involvement: On November 1, 2000, City Council voted to amend the zoning
ordinance from C1 to C2 subject to a conditional use permit to make provisions for
the Motorcycle Rental at the comer of Indian Canyon and Ramon. The zoning
change was effective December 1, 2000. Notification of this proposed zoning
change was not provided to the surrounding residential neighborhoods. As per
current city practice of neighborhood involvement, no opportunity was provided to the
neighbors to comment on this zoning change prior to City Council action.
2. Inappropriate physical location: The business site is surrounded by residential
neighborhoods on the East, Southeast and West. The location at the comer of
Indian Canyon and Ramon is too close to the existing residential neighborhoods.
This business at this location is not consistent with the intent of the General Plan as
stated "areas along Palm Canyon Drive and Indian Canyon Drive between Alejo and
Ramon Road as the principal activity center of and "downtown"to the City by the
intensification of commercial/entertainment-related uses and urban design
improvements to achieve economic, physical and visual unity."
The business site is in close proximity to the Palm Springs downtown retail district
which is primarily pedestrian. Retail currently consists of upscale shopping, dining
establishments and clubs. It is our understanding, based on comments provided by
Mayor Will Kleindienst in the State of the City address delivered January 17, 2001 to
the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce membership, that the Palm Springs City
Council plans for the downtown experience to be a "festival, retail and pedestrian
environment" The addition of a motorcycle rental business in the downtown is in
direct conflict with City Council goals.
3. Physical Characteristics of the property: On two separate occasions, Chris Mills
Planning commission chair indicated his goal to have a business on this comer was
to "clean up the corner". If this is the case, and the property owner does not have
responsibility for maintenance and clean up of this site, the neighbors request the
opportunity to provide the city with a plan for cleaning up and maintaining the comer.
4. Noise Pollution: Early morning is the quietest time in the neighborhoods
surrounding the downtown. This business plans to be open from 9:00 to 5:00 7 days
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a week. The owner states rentals will occur first thing in the morning and
motorcycles will most likely be rented and gone by 10:00 or 10:30. The planning
department indicates there is "sufficient background noise" in the downtown area that
will mask the noise of motorcycles (December 13 memo to Planning Commission,
page 2 ) However, downtown businesses do not open until 10:00 or later. What the
business owner does not say is that the motorcycles will be returning in the late
afternoon every day of the week. The addition of this business will add noise
pollution to the residential and downtown areas that we currently do not have.
Someone renting a motorcycle will test it out before going on the highway and/or
open road. Neighboring residents are concerned that motorcycle renters will be
testing the bikes in the surrounding residential neighborhoods and riding west on
Ramon toward the mountain where speeding and drag racing are already a problem.
Our observation is that motorcycle riders tend to race the engines of the motorcycles
at stop signs and lights. This alone will create a noise issue for the residents.
The Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood includes a large number of small hotels.
While the residents do not equate the proposed motorcycle rental business with
motorcycle weekend, a survey conducted of these small hotels tells us the noise of
the motorcycles is detrimental to their business resulting in guests checking out early
and will cause them to stay away in the future. The result is loss of business to
hoteliers and the downtown businesses.
The City has worked hard revitalizing the downtown area into the "downtown
experience" Palm Canyon and Indian Canyon are lined with upscale restaurants and
sidewalk dining. Diners at these locations are unable to carry on a conversation with
motorcycle traffic passing by. The proposed motorcycle rental business will
effectively decrease the desirability of eating in downtown Palm Springs.
6. Safety: The downtown and surrounding areas is pedestrian friendly for both tourists
and residents. The streets surrounding the downtown area are heavily traveled by
tourists who are not familiar with the streets and at times are not predictable in their
driving or walking behaviors. The neighbors are currently concerned about the
speed of traffic on residential streets and the mix of vehicular traffic and pedestrians.
Add to this, tourists riding rented (and unfamiliar) motorcycles in the downtown and
surrounding residential areas and we are asking for accidents.
6. Vague provision regarding the number of motorcycles available for rent: The
business owner indicates he will have 8-10 motorcycles available for rent at this
location except for additional bikes brought in for special occasions. There is no
definition of"special occasion"or limit to the number of additional motorcycles made
available for rent during "special events". As currently written, virtually any weekend
could be considered a "special event"with an unlimited number of motorcycles made
available for rent.
Every single neighborhood has written to the city in opposition of a motorcycle rental
business in this location at the comer of Ramon and Indian Canyon. In addition to
writing letters, the neighbors attended Planning Commission meetings to speak out in
opposition to this location for the business. We support economic development and
local business and encourage the business owner to locate his business away from
downtown.
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Location: 490 South Indian Canyon Drive
Date: January 24, 2001
Case No.: 5.0852
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer,the Directorof Planning,the Chief of Police,the Fire Chief ortheir
designee, depending on which department recommended the condition.
Any agreements,easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form approved
by the City Attorney,
1. The proposed development of the premises shall conform to all applicable regulations of
the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance,Municipal Code,orany other City Codes, ordinances
and resolutions which supplement the zoning district regulations.
2. The ownershall defend,indemnify,and hold harmless the City of Palm Springs,its agents,
officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Palm
Springs or its agents,officers or employees to attach,set aside,void or annul,an approval
of the City of Palm Springs,its legislative body,advisory agencies,or administrative officers
concerning Case 5.0852. The City of Palm Springs will promptly notify the applicant of any
such claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Palm Springs and the applicant will
either undertake defense of the matter and pay the City's associated legal costs or will
advance funds to pay for defense of the matter by the City Attorney. If the City of Palm
Springs fails to promptly notify the applicant of any such claim,action or proceeding or fails
to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not, thereafter, be responsible to
defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City of Palm Springs. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the City retains the right to settle or abandon the matter without the applicant's
consent but should it do so, the City shall waive the indemnification herein, except, the
City's decision to settle or abandon a matter following an adverse judgement or failure to
appeal, shall not cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein.
3. Pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 a filing fee of $78.00 is required. This
project has a de minimus impact on fish and wildlife, and a Certificate of Fee Exemption
shall be completed by the City and two copies filed with the County Clerk. This application
shall not be final until such fee is paid and the Certificate of Fee Exemption is filed. Fee
shall in the form of a money order or cashier's check payable to Riverside County.
4. Architectural approval shall be valid for a period of two (2) years. Extensions of time may
be granted by the Planning Commission upon demonstration of good cause.
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5. The appeal period for a Conditional Use Permit application is 15 calendar days from the
date of project approval. Permits will not be issued until the appeal period has concluded.
6. Not used
7. Final landscaping, irrigation, exterior lighting, and fencing plans shall be submitted for
approval bythe Department of Planning and Building priorto issuance of building permit.
8. Separate architectural approval and permits shall be required for all signs. A detailed sign
program shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Director prior to
issuance of building permits.
9. All materials on the flat portions of the roof shall be earth tone in color.
10. All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from all possible vantage points
both existing and future per Section 9303.00 of the Zoning Ordinance. The screening shall
be considered as an element of the overall design and must blend with the architectural
design of the building(s). The exterior elevations and roof plans of the buildings shall
indicate any fixtures or equipment to be located on the roof of the building, the equipment
heights, and type of screening. Parapets shall be at least 6"above the equipment for the
purpose of screening.
11. No exterior downspouts shall be permitted on anyfacade on the proposed building(s)which
are visible from adjacent streets or residential and commercial areas.
12. The street address numbering/lettering shall not exceed eight inches in height.
13. An exterior lighting plan in accordance with Zoning Ordinance Section 93.21.00, Outdoor
Lighting Standards,shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Planning
&Building priorto the issuance of building permits. If lights are proposed to be mounted on
buildings, down-lights shall be utilized.
14. Not used.
15. No sirens, outside paging or any type of signalization will be permitted, except approved
alarm systems.
16. No outside storage of any kind shall be permitted except as approved as a part of the
proposed plan.
17. Vehicles associated with the operation of the proposed development including company
vehicles or employees vehicles shall not be permitted to park off the proposed building site
unless a parking management plan has been approved.
18. Not used.
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19. Shading requirements for parking lot areas as set forth in Section 9306.00 of the Zoning
Ordinance shall be met. Details to be provided with final landscape plan.
20. All awnings shall be maintained and periodically cleaned.
21. Hours of operation are limited to 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, seven days a week.
22. Adetailed landscape plan and architectural plan is to be submitted for review and approval
by the Planning Commission and approved improvements must be made and installed
prior to establishment of the use.
23. The Conditional Use Permit expires when the lease expires. If the lease is renewed, the
Conditional Use Permit shall expire when the renewed lease expires.
24. Atits June 27,2001 meeting,the Planning Commission shall reviewthe business operation
including any complaints,accidents,or incidents and shall retain the rightto add conditions
or revoke the Conditional Use Permit.
25. The motorcycles are to be identified by a license plate holder that says "Eaglerider."
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
1. Developershall comply with Section 11 of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES:
1. The location of the trash enclosure is acceptable subject to approved construction details
approved by the Director of Building and Safety consistent with approved City details.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT:
1. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
FIRE:
1. All construction shall be in accordance with the 1998 California Fire Code and 1998
California Building Code plus NFPA standards.
2. Provide construction site fencing.
3. Provide a fire apparatus access gate or gates at least fourteen feet in width and equipped
with a frangible lock and chain.
4. Fire alarm system required. Installation shall be in accordance with NFPA 72.
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5. The storage, use, mixing and handling of all flammable and combustible liquids shall be in
accordance with the 1998 California Fire Code, Article 79.
6. Storage, accumulation, use and handling of all combustible materials shall be in
accordance with the 1998 California Fire Code.
7. Portable fire extinguishers required in accordance with the 1998 California Fire Code and
Standard 10.
ENGINEERING:
STREETS
1. Any improvements within the street right-of-way require a City of Palm Springs
Encroachment Permit.Work shall be allowed according to Resolution 17950-Restricting
Street Work on Major and Secondary Thoroughfares.
INDIAN CANYON DRIVE SOUTH
2. The south driveway approach closest to Ramon Road shall be closed off. The curb and
gutter and sidewalk shall be constructed to match existing.
3. All broken or off grade CURB,GUTTER,AC PAVEMENTANDSIDEWALKshall be repaired
or replaced.
RAMON ROAD EAST
4. All broken oroff gradeCURB,GUTTER,AC PAVEMENT AND SI DEWALK shall be repaired
or replaced.
SANITARY SEWER
5. Connect all sanitary facilities to the City sewer system IF not already connected . Lateral
shall not be connected at manhole.
ON-SITE
6. The minimum pavement section for all on-site parking areas shall be 2-1/2 inch asphalt
concrete pavement over 4-inch aggregate base with a minimum subgrade of24 inches at
95% relative compaction, OR equal. The pavement section shall be designed, using "R"
values,determined by a licensed Soils Engineer and submitted with the Fine Grading Plan
to the City Engineer for approval.
7. The on-site parking lotshall be constructed in accordance with City of Palm Springs Zoning
Ordinance, Section 9306.00.
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GENERAL
8. Any utility cuts in the existing off-site pavement made by this development shall receive
trench replacement pavement to match existing pavement plus one additional inch. See
City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 115. Pavement shall be restored to a smooth
rideable surface.
9. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the corner cut-off area of any driveway which
does orwill exceed the height required to maintain an appropriate sight distance perCity of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 203.
10. All proposed trees within the public right-of-way and within 10 feet of the public sidewalk
and/or curb shall have City approved deep root barriers installed per City of Palm Springs
Engineering specifications.
TRAFFIC
11. The developer shall provide a minimum of48 inches of sidewalk clearance around all street
furniture, fire hydrants and other above-ground facilities for handicap accessibility. The
developer shall provide same through dedication of additional right-of-way and widening of
the sidewalk orshall be responsible forthe relocation of all existing traffic signal/safety light
poles, conduit, pull boxes and all appurtenances located on the INDIAN CANYON DRIVE
SOUTH and RAMON ROAD EAST frontages of the subject property.
12. Construction signing, lighting and barricading shall be provided for on all projects as
required by City Standards or as directed by the City Engineer. As a minimum, all
construction signing,lighting and barricading shall be in accordancewith State of California,
Department of Transportation, "MANUAL OF TRAFFIC CONTROLS FOR
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK ZONES" dated 1996, or subsequent
additions in force at the time of construction.
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December 13, 2000
Planning Commission Minutes
Mr. David Gilmore, Park South homeowner, addressed the Planning Commission again to
request that the landscape be maintained at a 15-foot buffer.
Director stated that the street section requirement along East Palm Canyon Drive is a 10' right
of way; but that it is recognized that the shape of the parcel and the frontage road make this is a
unique situation. He explained the need for a sidewalk and bikeway easement parallel to East
Palm Canyon Drive to enable the crossover when/if the bridge is widened at East Palm Canyon
Drive. He also stated that, in order to qualify for future grant consideration, the sidewalk and
bikeway must meet City standards. He outlined the importance of moving people through a
neighborhood with a logical and safe path of travel and how that could be accomplished with the
subject easement. He stated that the City's master plan calls for both sides of East Palm
Canyon Drive to have a bikeway/sidewalk and that for safety and aesthetic concerns the bike
and walkways should not be next to the road.
Director reported that the Planning Commission will review the landscaping plan at a later date.
Chairman Mills stated that the proposed project's density is appropriate and that the adjacent
condominium project was built at a density that is less than would be allowed. He agreed that
the proposed project should continue to work at being a good neighbor; however, the shape,
zoning, and probable cost of the parcel all support the proposed density. He also noted that this
property was previously Phase 2 of the existing adjacent condominium project. He asked the
Director to give an example of allowed uses for this lot. Director reported that in this zone (the
second highest density in the City) multiple family residences, hotels, apartments,
condominiums, child care facilities, country clubs, hospitals and urgent care facilities, and
professional office buildings.
M/S/C (Matthews/Caffery 5-0, 2 absent) to approve subject to conditions in staff report and:
Amend Engineering condition No. 20 to indicate that the curb face only on the
north side of the access road shall be painted red;
Planning condition No. 50 amended to read, "Pursuant to an agreement between
the applicant and the Park South Homeowners Association, the applicant shall
include on the parcel map an adjustment to grant to the owner of 1842 Araby
Drive the portion of the applicant's property currently in use as an outdoor patio
at 1842 Araby Drive.
Rooftop air conditioning equipment be studied further by Design Review.
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The meeting was temporarily adjourned for a brief break at 3:30 p.m. The meeting was brought
back to order at 3:40 p.m.
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Case 5.0852 —Application by Eagle Rider Palm Springs for a Conditional Use Permit for
motorcycle rental at 490 South Indian Canyon Drive, C-2 Zone, Section CBD.
Principal Planner Sullivan reported that recent text amendments in the C-1 and C-2 zones allow
motorcycle rental subject to three conditions: 1) No fluid service or engine repairs are done, 2)
All activity (including driver instruction and check out) be on-site, and 3) all bikes must have
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stock exhaust systems.
She explained that the location on Indian Canyon Drive and Ramon Road was previously a gas
station and that the site has not been maintained. She stated that there is ample parking. She
stated that the applicant is considering a two-year and eight-month lease with the property
owner. She reported that the applicant has recently resurfaced the paved area and is
performing some property improvements. She also reported that there will be no outdoor
display of merchandise. She referenced several letters regarding the application, some in favor
and some opposed.
Commissioner Caffery suggested that an extensive landscape plan be developed for the site as
well as having the parking spaces restriped.
Chairman Mills opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Martin Holister, neighborhood resident, addressed the Planning Commission to state that he
only received notice of this public hearing 24-hours ago. He also stated that he felt the
proposed business would convey the wrong image of Palm Springs and that any motorcycle
makes noise. He speculated that many motorcycles renters would travel west on Ramon Road
toward the mountain through residential areas.
Mr. Peter Dixson, neighborhood resident, addressed the Planning Commission to also
complain that he did not get a timely notification of the public hearing. He said that drag racing
and noise are big problems in his neighborhood and that the proposed business would make it
worse. He also said that the site is a safety concern. He stated that he has called the Police
Department regarding the fact that the speed limit is not often recognized in that area.
Ms. Christine Hammond, neighborhood resident and business owner, addressed the Planning
Commission to state that she was not notified of the public hearing. She also stated that she,
and neighborhood groups, have worked extensively with the City to improve noise issues in the
downtown area. She stated that she is surprised that the City would consider this proposed
project. She stated that "Bike Weekend" is always a problem for residents and local
businesses. She requested that the application be reviewed by neighborhood groups.
Mr. Don Sweeto, co-applicant, addressed the Planning Commission to state that he wants to
be a part of the community. He stated that the last thing he wants to do is have bad feelings
within the community because of his business. He explained that his company is the world's
largest renters of Harley Davidson motorcycles. He explained that, in order to comply with
Harley Davidson rules, no rental motorcycles can be altered in any way. Because of this, he
explained, his customers frequently complain that the motorcycles are not loud enough. He
referenced letters submitted to the Planning Commission in favor of his application which are
from current neighbors of his shop in San Diego. He stated that rental customers (at his
current location on Indian Avenue) are sent toward Joshua Tree National Park or to Idylwild. He
encouraged the Planning Commissioners to call the references listed on the letters to learn
more about actual daily operations of motorcycle rentals.
Mr. Barbara Procker, neighborhood resident, addressed the Planning Commission to state that
the proposed location is on a busy street and that crossing Ramon Road at that location could
be dangerous. She speculated that renters would travel across to the Heritage Trail. He stated
that the noise of the motorcycles would echo off of the mountains. She stated that she felt this
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application was the wrong use for the location.
Mr. Greg Dimitri, neighborhood resident, addressed the Planning Commission to state that
there is no such thing as a quite motorcycle and that the location is surrounded on three sides
by residential areas. He suggested that there may be better areas for this business, such as
near the airport or freeway. He also suggested that, if the application is approved, that use be
limited to ten bikes except for special events.
Mr. Frank Tysen, President of the Historic Tennis Club District, addressed the Planning
Commission to state that he is opposed to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for this
applicant. He explained that Motorcycle Weekend is a detriment to the neighborhoods and
businesses and that he would like the Office of Neighborhood Involvement and Public
Participation to review the application. He stated that he felt the economic impact to the City of
having the business relocated to the proposed site would be negligible. He stated that the
business would have no actual control of where the renters traveled and that the current
location of the business seems ideal. He urged the Planning Commission to deny the
application.
Mr. Martin Holister, neighborhood resident, addressed the Planning Commission to state the
subject business would be welcome in many areas that would be more appropriate for the use,
but that downtown is not an acceptable location for motorcycle rentals.
Mr. Joe Bundura, applicant, addressed the Planning Commission to state that his company is
improving the appearance of this location —an abandoned gas station —and that this is a benefit
to the City and its residents. He explained that his primary customers are Convention Center
customers and Europeans and that most of them travel to Highway 74, Highway 62, or to the
Salton Sea. He stated that, although his business is open from 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.,
the majority of his customers are present between 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m.
to 4:30 p.m. He stated that he averaged nine bike rentals per week last year. He assured the
Planning Commission that his business is a first class operation and is not connected with, or
comparable to, Bike Weekend. He stated that it is important for his business to be visible to his
customers and thanked the Planning Commission and staff for their time.
There being no further appearances, the Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Klatchko abstained due to a conflict of interest.
Director reported that the public hearing notification process includes a notice by the Agua
Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to its lessees and that the City can not control the timing of
those notices. He stated; however, that the City will do everything possible in the future to give
the Tribe as much notice as possible in order to start its notification process for public hearings.
He also stated that, in the future, the Planning Division will send Planning Commission agendas
to every neighborhood group president. He also stated that the property is on an Indian Lease
which is due to expire within ten years.
Commissioner Matthews stated that the subject building is an eyesore and that he would like to
see substantial improvements to the property. He stated that he felt there are better locations
for this business because, although he enjoys renting motorcycles, the proposed location
presents too may concerns for neighborhoods.
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Commissioner Mills expressed his concern that the public hearing notice was insufficient.
Because of this, he recommended that the application be tabled to a January Planning
Commission meeting in order to give the applicant time to meet with MainStreet and the Office
of Neighborhood Involvement and Public Participation.
M/S/C (Caffery/Jurasky 3-1, 1 abstention, 2 absent, Matthews dissenting) to continue to the
January 10, 2001 Planning Commission meeting.
ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL:
Case 3.1926 —Application by Mr. G's for Toys for facade improvements to property on
storefront at 180 North Palm Canyon Drive, CBD Zone, Section 15.
Principal Planner Sullivan reported that this application is for facade improvements which
include repainting and lighting. She reported that the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB)
has reviewed the application extensively and agreed on the proposed color and that, because
the lighting does not impact the historical building, the HSPB did not endorse or object to the
proposed lighting. She further explained that signage is not a part of this application.
Mr. Stan Goldenberg, applicant, addressed the Planning Commission to state that his business
was previously located in the Fashion Plaza; however, in order to increase walk-in traffic, he
relocated to the current location. He stated that the HSPB chose the proposed paint color and
that he is willing to have it whatever color the City wants in order to improve the building facade
and comply with the HSPB's criteria.
Mr. Jesse Cross, Best Signs, was called to the podium to address the proposed neon lighting.
He reported that the transformer box will be painted brown to match the rafters and be ceiling-
mounted. He stated that there are two options for attracting attention to the business: 1) neon
in rafters or 2) three feet back as per sign ordinance and unlimited design opportunities. He
also stated that the lights would be red — not yellow.
Commissioner Matthews stated that he felt the proposed paint is fine and that the neon lighting
is fine. He stated that he recently "discovered" this great toy store.
Commissioner Jurasky suggested that the transformer box be positioned inside and Mr. Cross
said that it could be done. Commissioner Jurasky also suggested that the connections to the
wall be hidden. He stated that there were design issues regarding the lighting that he would like
addressed.
Chairman Mills stated that he would not like exposed neon at this location.
Planner stated that she would research the historical significance of the existing chandeliers.
Director suggested that the paint samples suggested by HSPB be applied to a section of the
building in order to allow staff, owner, and HSPB assess the proposed color. The Planning
Commission agreed.
M/S/C (Jurasky/Caffery 5-0, 2 absent) to approve: _
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Case 5.0852 —Application by Eagle Rider Palm Springs for a Conditional Use Permit for
motorcycle rental at 490 South Indian Canyon Drive, C-2 Zone, Section CBD. Continued from
the December 13, 2000 meeting.
Commissioner Klatchko abstained due to a conflict of interest.
Commissioner Shoenberger abstained as he was not present at the December 13, 2000
meeting.
For purposes of a quorum, Director reported that the City Attorney's office has advised that one
of the abstaining Commissioners may sit in on the hearing and then abstain at the time of a
vote. The Commissioner will be selected through the use of a blind lottery. Commissioner
Klatchko drew the designation.
Principal Planner Sullivan reported that, as per the Planning Commission's direction at the
December 13, 2000 meeting, staff facilitated meetings with neighbors and MainStreet. At the
December 28, 2000 neighborhood meeting, she reported that the consensus was that the site
was unacceptable to the neighborhood groups due to potential noise amplification against the
mountain and possible security issues. At its January 04, 2001 meeting, MainStreet, chose
neither to endorse nor to oppose the project. MainStreet stated it did not object if the merchants
surrounding the site did not object. She referenced several letters that have been submitted for
the Planning Commission consideration. She also reported that the applicant currently runs
this business at a location on Indian Avenue to the north of Interstate 10 but is concerned that
his business is suffering due to the remote location. She reported that other uses in this Zone
include automotive parking lots and structures, car sale, convention centers, loan offices, pet
shops, grocery stores, and transportation terminals.
Chairman Mills invited those who wish to speak on this item to the podium.
Ms. Jane Smith, president of the Movie Colony Homeowners Association, addressed the
Planning Commission to state that she feels that the City could lose its village-like feel if this
use is allowed. She stated that, during Motorcycle Weekend, it was not possible to hold a
normal conversation in a downtown restaurant, nor was she able to sleep because of the noise.
She stated that the roaming motorcycles breached normal security issues for residents. She
stated that, although she thought that the business was a good one and the applicant sincere,
the use at this site would reduce the quality of life for all who live in the City. She asked that the
Office of Neighborhood Involvement and Public Participation be proactive in the future to work
with residents to avoid working out these issues at a public hearing.
Mr. Joe Bundura, applicant, addressed the Planning Commission to state that no rental
motorcycles have been, or will be, customized or modified in any way, including muffler
changes. He stated that the rental motorcycles are no louder than the six new City Police
Department motorcycles. He also clarified that his business is completely separate from
Motorcycle Weekend and has no relation to that event.
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Mr. Martin Hollister, neighborhood resident, addressed the Planning Commission to state that
the City should not use financial considerations as reasons to allow this permit. He also stated
his concern that the lease is less than ten years long.
Mr. Don Sweeto, co-applicant, addressed the Planning Commission to state that his company
desires to partner with the community and to follow and respect all City guidelines and
intentions. He stated that his company has been in business for many years and has received
zero complaints regarding safety or noise from surrounding businesses or residents. He stated
that, at the current location near Interstate 10, his customers must take a long and expensive
taxi-cab ride to get to his business which is detrimental and that he does receive complaints
from his customers regarding the current location. He stated that his customers do not cruise
through residential areas, but prefer highway drives. He stated that the pharmacy across the
street from his business in San Diego, despite having many families with children and elderly
customers, does not have any complaints. He stated that the rental motorcycles are actually a
bit more toned down in noise than the new Police Department motorcycles because the Police
Department's motorcycles have been modified for more power. He stated that his business is
Number 358 in the Fortune 500 and that it is the largest renter of Harley Davidsons in the world.
He stated that motorcyclists will be in the City regardless of whether his business is located in
Palm Desert or another area. He stated that the current abandoned gas station is an eyesore
and that he felt a successful business to replace it would be a benefit to the City.
Mr. Frank Tyson, Historic Tennis Club Inn Association President, addressed the Planning
Commission to state that there is no such thing as a quite motorcycle and that the complaint
that the business owner's customers have about the taxi-cab rides are not legitimate. He
stated that the beauty of the City will suffer if businesses such as this are allowed in downtown
and he said he opposed the change of allowable uses in the C-2 Zone. He stated that all
neighborhood groups in the City are in agreement with his statements and that there were
many complaints from hotel guests during Bike Weekend. He stated that he was concerned
that the business owner could not control the path that renters would take. He urged the
Planning Commission to revert back to the old Ordinance which did not allow this use in this
Zone and that the commission should consider restricting all motorcycle travel within
downtown.
Ms. Christine Hammond, Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood Association Chairwoman,
addressed the Planning Commission to reiterate her comments from the December 13, 2000
meeting. She stated that she is very concerned with the quality of life in her neighborhood; that
neighborhood residents already have noise impacts from downtown clubs; that the geographic
location near the mountain would amplify any noise from the motorcycles; that she is
concerned about new riders getting their "sea legs" in the downtown area rather than in an
industrial area; that the Tennis Club does not equate the business with Bike Weekend; and that
Police motorcycles do not come into her neighborhood. She further stated that she is
supportive of business in the City and that there are more appropriate places within the City for
this type of business.
Commissioner Raya stated that he was struggling to find reasons not to allow this use as the
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Ordinance provides. He asked the applicant to return to the podium.
Mr. Joe Bundura answered questions from Commissioner Raya. He stated that the
motorcycles are strictly for rental use and no maintenance or sales would be allowed. He
stated that, currently, his business has four-to-six motorcycles in stock. He stated that his
average rental is one to two per day and five to six in high season. He stated that on some
occasions (conventions, holidays) he has rented as many as 13 motorcycles. He stated that
the motorcycles are stored inside the building, as is his trailer. He stated that his business
hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.; however, most of his rental business is conducted
from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and then, when motorcycles are returned, from 3:30 p.m. until
5:00 p.m. He stated that the retail function of his business consists of shirts, hats, shoes, belt
buckles, etc. and that the retail function would be greatly improved if his business were allowed
to relocate as proposed. He stated that the 30 m.p.h. winds his customers frequently
experience in his current location is a safety concern. He stated that all rental customers must
be licensed by the State of California to operate a motorcycle and, that to obtain this license,
individuals must meet rigid requirements and attend classes so that they are fully prepared to
be on the road with a motorcycle. He stated that the motorcycles come from the factory with a
sticker that states that the motorcycle meets Federal criteria that, among other things, require
noise emission to be less than 80 decibels (which is the equivalent of a heavy truck at 50 feet).
He stated that he has worked with staff and the Design Review Committee to upgrade facade
improvement plans. He reported that Harley Davidson colors — orange, white, and black—will
be utilized for trim to replace current seafoam green paint. He stated that he has had the
building power washed and the asphalt repaired and replaced where needed. He stated that
plans include additional landscape.
Commissioner Raya stated that he understands the consideration of quality of life when
assessing applications. He stated that it must be made clear that the applicant's business is in
no way related to Bike Weekend. He suggested that, if motorcyclists were to drive through
neighborhoods, it would likely be to understand the neighborhood, architecture, etc. and that
they would drive at a slow pace.
Commissioner Raya called Ms. Hammond back to the podium. He explained that he was most
interested in her comments as her Association is closest in location to the subject site.
Ms. Hammond stated that she felt the Planning Commission has an opportunity to create a
vision for the City. She stated that she was confused by what the Planning Commission wants
for the City. She asked the Planning Commission if they wanted a Bourbon Street, night clubs,
or Vespa traffic. She stated that she felt the ambiance of downtown would not continue if the
proposed use were allowed three blocks from her house.
Commissioner Raya stated that the vision of the City is greatly influenced by many residents
who chose to move here from other cities. He stated that, when he moved to the City, the
vision seemed to be a quiet downtown. He stated that with that"vision" downtown was virtually
closed in summer and businesses struggled. He stated that a single vision for the City could
be hard to capture, but that individual neighborhoods may be better able to establish a vision for
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themselves.
Commissioner Caffery stated that he is not a proponent of Bike Weekend because it is a
disruption of business due to the noise; however, he is a proponent of business and that the
subject business has a right to be in the City. He stated that he felt a different location would be
preferable.
Chairman Mills stated that the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit allows the Planning
Commission to impose restrictions for the length of the Conditional Use Permit. Director
reported that if the Conditions of Approval are not complied with, the Conditional Use Permit can
be revoked through a public hearing process. Chairman Mills asked for a summary of the
neighborhood groups who sent letters. Staff reported that the neighborhood groups are: The
Old Las Palmas Alliance, Movie Colony, Tennis Club, and Deepwell.
Ms. Sharon Lock came to the podium to report that the Deepwell neighborhood runs along East
Palm Canyon Drive, Sunrise Way to Mesquite Avenue. She reported that the annual meeting is
scheduled for January 21, 2001 and that there are nine board members of the non-profit
association. She stated that 52% of homes in the neighborhood participate in the association.
She said that the association has a video of the history of the neighborhood and that staff has a
copy of the latest association newsletter.
Ms. Jane Smith addressed the Planning Commission to state that she would like the Mayor and
City Council and the Office of Neighborhood Involvement and Public Participation (ONIPP) to
address these issues and that the City should urge all neighborhoods to organize. She stated
that the Movie Colony has 1,500 homes; although, an association could be as small as 25
homes. She stated that she felt the City should be a team with the neighborhood associations.
She stated that people live in Palm Springs year-round now, are younger, and the quality of life
has improved. She stated that an "early warning system" such as the ONIPP could help
prevent this type of application from being processed this far. She stated that it is extremely
important that the Planning Commission listen to the neighborhood groups and that they are
comprised of voting residents of Palm Springs.
Director reported that an open meeting for neighborhoods will be held on January 23, 2001 at
City Hall.
Chairman Mills stated that he was most concerned with safety issues; however, because riders
must be licensed by the State, he felt that concern has been addressed. He stated that the
frequency of rentals does not seem to be a high enough volume to impact noise in downtown
and that it is a viable use for downtown property. He emphasized that the conventions and the
tourist trade is the City's main trade and that, with proper management, it does not have to
erode the resident's quality of life. He stated that the fact that the current gas station has been
vacant for years is disgraceful. He stated that the opportunity, regardless of the length of time,
to improve this eyesore on the corner of two of the City's major streets is significant. He stated
that Conditions of Approval must include the control noise, safety, and complaints.
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M/S/C (Raya/Mills 2-1, 2 abstentions, 2 absent) to approve subject to conditions of approval
and:
► application for architectural approval to be brought to the Planning Commission
for review;
► time frame for Conditional Use Permit to be adjusted to be consistent with the
length of subject lease;
► six months after business is operational, business owner to come back to
Planning Commission to give update (including review of any accidents or
complaints) and allow neighborhood associations to comment;
► rental motorcycles' license plate frames to be branded to identify EagleRider
Chairman Mills thanked the neighborhood representatives for attending the meeting and
discussing their concerns. He assured the representatives that the Planning Commission has
taken their concerns very seriously; however, by right-of-zone and City Ordinance, the use is
allowed. He stated that the City will benefit from the applicant improving the building from its
current appearance— an abandoned gas station. He stated that the Planning Commission
expects the applicant to upgrade the corner and not simply paint and put in some trees.
Case 5.0851 —Application by Palm Springs Tennis Club for a Conditional Use Permit for the
installation of lights for tennis courts 7, 8, and 9 located at 701 W. Baristo Road, R-G-A-8 Zone,
Section 15.
Commissioner Klatchko and Commissioner Caffery abstained due to a conflict of interest.
For purposes of a quorum, Director again reported that the City Attorney's office has advised
that one of the abstaining Commissioners may sit in on the hearing and then abstain at the time
of a vote. The Commissioner will be selected through the use of a blind lottery. Commissioner
Klatchko again drew the designation.
Director reported that this Conditional Use Permit is for the installation of lighting to the last
three tennis courts at this property. He stated that the Planning Commission approved the
existing lights last year. He reported that an extensive public hearing mailing was executed, in
addition to a one-eighth page newspaper notice.
Chairman Mills opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Art Cleary, applicant, addressed the Planning Commission to state that the current lighting
on courts 4, 5, and 6 meet the International Dark Sky standards. He stated that the non-profit
resort is a landmark in the City and has lit the courts, and hillside, for 50-70 years. He reported
that he has met with the Historical Society and the Neighborhood Association to work on a
compromise for meeting security needs, activity lighting, and neighborhood concerns. He
reported that homeless people look for shelter in the adjacent hillside, beginning at
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subject meeting.
Chairman Mills opened the meeting to Public Comments.
Ms. Christine Hammond, Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood resident, addressed the Planning
Commission to state that she has spoken at previous Planning Commission public hearings
regarding the proposed motorcycle rental business location on Ramon Road and Indian
Canyon Drive and is very much opposed to it.
Mr. Stanly Cox, Vista del Santa Rosa neighborhood resident, addressed the Planning
Commission to state that the noise from motorcycle weekend is a detriment to the City and he
opposes the Eaglerider application on today's agenda.
Mr. Peter Dixon, Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood resident, addressed the Planning
Commission to state that he does not believe that the applicant for Eaglerider can prevent his
customers from riding in to neighborhoods. He stated that the noise and traffic from motorcycle
weekend is a detriment to his neighborhood.
Mr. Greg Dimitri addressed the Planning Commission to state that, because the location of the
proposed motorcycle rental application is in a primarily residential area, it is inappropriate.
Mr. Phil Tedesco addressed the Planning Commission to state that the proposed motorcycle
rental business would create an unnecessary amount of noise and should be located out near
the Interstate. He urged the Planning Commission to deny the application.
Mr. Frank Tysen addressed the Planning Commission to state that all organized neighborhoods
have stated that they are against the motorcycle rental Conditional Use Permit application on
the agenda. He reported that MainStreet has remained neutral on the issue. He stated that he
felt the subject corner property's current appearance is not that bad. He urged the Planning
Commission to deny the application.
There being no further appearances, Public Comments was closed.
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Case 5,0852—Application by Eagle Rider Palm Springs for a Conditional Use Permit for
motorcycle rental at 490 South Indian Canyon Drive, C-2 Zone, Section CBD. Continued from
the January 10, 2001 meeting.
Director summarized that this application has had two recent public hearings. After the first
public hearing, he explained, the Planning Commission asked the applicant to return to an
additional public hearing to allow further public testimony. He reported that because the vote at
the January 10, 2001 Planning Commission meeting was not a consensus and only three
commissioners voted, the vote is null and void. He reported that all Commissioners have now
reviewed all minutes and related documents and will be able to participate in the vote today.
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Commissioners verified that they had reviewed all documents pertinent to the case.
Commissioner Klatchko abstained due to a conflict of interest.
Principal Planner Sullivan reported that two letters of opposition have been received since the
last public hearing, have been distributed to the Planning Commission, and are on file in the
Planning Division. She also reported that the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians have
submitted recommended additional Conditions of Approval; however, staff does not feel, due to
the short term of the subject lease, that it would be appropriate to impose them on the applicant
at this time. Those proposed conditions include (prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy)
meeting Section 14 development criteria (including landscaping), review of landscaping plan by
Indian Planning Commission, and removal of existing monument sign. She also reported that,
as a result of the January 10, 2001 public hearing, Condition of Approval No. 22 has been added
which addresses landscape and architectural plans. She explained that the applicant has a
lease of two years and eight months and that the land is on a lease with approximately eight
remaining years from the Tribe. She stated that MainStreet asked the applicant to speak with
adjacent business owners and that the applicant brought the attestations of support of all
business owners to the last public hearing and that this document is on file in the Planning
Division. She also explained that, at Planning Commission direction, performance criteria,
review schedules, and time limits can be imposed on the Conditional Use Permit. She also
explained that all Conditional Use Permits are revokable for cause.
Chairman Mills called the applicant to the podium.
To Commissioners' questions, Mr. Joe Bundura, applicant, reported that no rental motorcycles
have been, or will be, customized or modified in anyway, including muffler changes. He stated
that the rental motorcycles are no louder than the six new City Police Department motorcycles.
He also clarified that his business is completely separate from Motorcycle Weekend and has no
relation to that event. He stated that he has a small operation that rents approximately six to ten
bikes per day. He explained that to get a motorcycle license in the State of California, drivers
must pass a written test, as well as a stringent driving test. He stated that the majority of his
clients are already motorcycle owners but are traveling and don't have their own bike available.
He stated that there may be up to three weekends per year, at the most, when his rental
numbers could increase to between 12 and 15 motorcycles. He stated that he would like a
longer term lease; however, that is the maximum available to him from the landlord at this time.
He stated that his customers prefer to get out of town for rides and that he does not expect
them to tour neighborhoods. He reported that most of his renters go directly to Highway 62 and
Highway 74.
Commissioner Shoenberger stated that, after careful study, he has concluded that the
proposed use would cause an insignificant amount of noise and that the perception that the
applicant is affiliated with Bike Weekend is incorrect. He stated that the fact that renters are
experienced and licensed riders is an important consideration. He stated his belief that this
business can operate without interference with neighbors, but that he would like the opportunity
for the Planning Commission to alter the approval if necessary.
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Commissioner Raya stated his belief that the proposed use will not impact the quality of life in
nearby neighborhoods. He explained that his belief is supported by the fact that hundreds of
City residents own motorcycles currently and that this business is currently operating and
renting motorcycles and that all those riders could be riding in neighborhoods now if that was
their wish.
Commissioner Matthews reported that, although he is a regular motorcycle rider, he believes
that this location is inappropriate for the proposed use and that the short term of the lease
makes property upgrades an unreasonable burden for the applicant. He indicated that it was
clear that the neighborhoods do not want this use in this location and, therefore, he can not
support it.
Chairman Mills stated that this is an opportunity to improve this major intersection in the City
and that he does not feel safety or noise are problems inherent with the proposed use.
M/S/C (Matthews/Caffery 2-4, 1 abstention, Mills, Jurasky, Raya, Shoenberger dissenting) to
deny application. Motion failed.
M/S/C (Raya/Shoenberger 4-2, 1 abstention, Matthews and Caffery dissenting) to approve
subject to conditions and:
final landscape and architectural plans to be brought back to Planning
Commission;
Conditional Use Permit to expire when property lease expires;
Planning Commission to review business operations (any complaints,
accidents, or incidents) at its June 27, 2001 meeting and shall retain the right to
add conditions or revoke Conditional Use Permit;
motorcycles to be identified by license plate holder that says, "Eaglerider".
Case 5.0853—Application by Desert Shadows 3, LLP for a Planned Development District and
Tentative tract Map for a 17-unit condominium complex and recreation building at 100 East
Stevens Road, Zone R-3/C-1, Section 10.
Chairman Mills abstained as he is the architect on the project.
Assistant Planner Chafin reported that the subject property is bounded by single-story
apartments on the north, and apartments on Stevens Road and on the south; and commercial
retail at remaining boundaries. She reported that the site is bare of vegetation, has no overhead
utilities, and has a seven-foot grade change sloping downward from the northwest to the
southeast. She stated that the proposed urban design project (which consists of four double
story buildings) is the third component of a residential condominium/hotel project located to the
east across North Indian Canyon Drive. She noted that the condominium units are primarily
vacation rentals. She reported that the main access to the project is from Stevens Road and
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TAIJQUITZ RIVER ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION
Mailing Address:
Diane Dougherty-Secretary
1177S Riverside Drive
Palm Springs, CA
Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs E
Re: Conditional Use Permit Case No:5.0852
Motorcycle Rental Shop
490 South Indian Canyon Way,Pahn Springs
Dear Planning Commission:
The Tahquitz River Estates Neighborhood Association is a homeowner's association
comprising approximately 86 homes located between South Riverside Drive and Mesquite
(between Sunrise and Palm Canyon).
At our members meeting this past Saturday,attended by approximately AO homeowner's,
it was unanimously agreed that our Neighborhood is adamantly opposed to the granting of the
Conditional Permit to the Motorcycle Rental Shop located at Ramon and Indian Canyon. The
Officers were directed to communicate our views to the Planning Commission,
The Association feels that the level of noise and traffic generated by a Marley Davidson
Motorcycle Rental Shop-@ssentially in downtown Palm Springs-will be a severe detriment to
all residents of Palm Springs,nearby homeowner's(site-seeing and cruising wealthy and tamous
neighborhoods)as well as being a detriment to seasonal tourists who will also experience a
"biker mentality"while visiting at nearby shops and hotels.
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We do not feel this is the direction of downtown Palm Springs. However, the rental shop
located on Ramon near the Airport(or at a more commercial location)and away from downtown,
may be acceptable by our Association.
The intent of the owner of the rental shop seems obvious to rent to seasonal tourists in the
fast developing area of a downtown major destination resort The new hotels and timeshares
proposed and planned(and that are inevitable)will already bring traffic congestion,noise and
parking problems. The level of rentals,and other motorcycle visits to the shop,necessary to stay
in business would appear to be high, generating motorcycle noise(and of course on weekends,
Sundays and holidays)and at unregulated hours of the day and night..
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We want a responsive Planning Commission that recognizes the special qualities of Palm
Springs. We are concerned with the quality of life for our Neighbors and for the future direction
of.Palm Springs as a whole.
We urge and expect that the Planning Commimlon will recognize the well considered
and intense opposition present by our Association members,and other residents and properly
owners of Palm Springs,and not approve the location for the Harley Davidson Motorcycle <
Rental Shop.
Very truly yours,
Leonard Colombo,Chai;persou for the
Tahqultz Rrvar Estatcs Neighborhood Association F
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Hope Sullivan
From: Terry Casella [tcasella@earthlink.net]
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2001 12:20 PM
To: Hope Sullivan
Subject: Re: Motorcycle Rental
I want to express my very strong concern over the possible approval by
the
Planning Commission of the Motorcycle Rental Agency on Ramon and Indian
Canyon.
Though the location is on the outskirts of our downtown, it is in fact
surrounded on three sides by RESIDENTIAL AREAS. And though they will be
stock, Harley Davidson motorcycles are noisy; it is one of their strong
points to would-be renters and buyers.
It is absurd to allow such a negative impact on the quality of life of
Palm
Springs' residents and guests so that one person can make a profit, and
so a
few tourists will not be inconvenienced by having to go to a less
central
location to rent a Harley.
It is much better for all of us if the corner remain temporarily as is,
and
the cycle rental agency be allowed to open shop in an isolated area. It
is
just a matter of time until a really appropriate applicant come before
the
Commission with a good plan for that corner. Palm Springs is re-born,
and
doesn't need to accept less than what is optimal for both its residents
and
businesses.
I will appreciate your sharing my concerns with the Planning Commission.
Thank you.
Greg Demetre
343 West Baristo Road
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Mr.Peter Dixon
431 West Monte Vista Drive
Palm Springs,CA 92262
Ms.Hope Sullivan
Principal Planner
City of Palm Springs
Patin Springs, CA
January 10,2001
RE:Harley Davidson Rental Shop at Ramondadian
Canyon
Dear Hope:
I cannot attend today's meeting before the planning commission about the
proposed Harley Davidson rental shop at Ramon and Indian. As a homeowner in the
Historic Tennis Club I want to voice my opposition to this proposal.Thank you.
Since ly,
Pet ixonon
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION
Case Nos. 5.0852
490 South Indian Canyon Drive
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission ofthe City ofPalm Springs,California,will
hold a public hearing at its meeting ofDecember 13,2000. The Planning Commission meeting begins at
1:30 p.m.(public hearings begin at 2:00 p.m.)in the Council Chambers at City Hall,3200 E.Tahquitz
Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
The purpose ofthe hearing is to consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit for Motorcycle Rental
at 490 South Indian Canyon Drive. The property is zoned C2.
Requests to use existing facilities are categorically exempt from an environmental assessment per Section
15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA).
If any individual or group challenges the action in court,issues raised may be limited to only those issues
raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence at or prior to the Planning
Commission hearing. An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard.
Questions regarding this case may be directed to Hope V.Sullivan,Department ofPlanning and Building,
760/323-8245.
DOUG AS R. EVANS
Director of Planning and Building
Publish: December 1, 2000
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Stanley J. Kooi Phone 760-320-4954
564 S. Calle Encilia Email koois2@yahoo.com
Palm Springs, Ca. 92262 December 6, 2000
Palm Springs Planning Commission Case Nos 5.0852
City of Palm Springs
P.O. Box 2743
Palm Springs, Ca, 92263-2743
Dear Planning Commission:
I oppose the application for the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for a
Motorcycle Rental at 490 South Indian Canyon Drive. I feel that the noise,
speeding motorcycles, and extra traffic will be very disruptive.
In November, Palm Springs was host to a group of motorcyclists. Our
neighborhood was subjected to three nights and two days of very loud and
very fast motorcycles rushing through our quiet neighborhood. It was
impossible to sleep and unsafe to walk on our streets.
Please do not allow this to become a permanent condition.
The Vista Santa Rosa Tract is in the process of forming Palm Spring's first
Historic District. We are trying to make our area a better place to live. A
motorcycle rental facility would be a serious step backward in our effort to
improve our neighborhood.
Sincerely
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Stanley J. Kooi
RECEIVED
DEC 11 2000
PLANNING DIVISION
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DEC 11 2000
PLANNING DIVISION
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Ronald Bowdoin Tel,No 323) 257-4288
550/552 S. Calle Encilia
550,552 S. Calle Santa Rosa
Palm Springs,CA 92262
December 9,2000
Palm Springs Planning Commission
City of palm Springs
P.O.Box 2743
Palm Springs, CA 92265-2743
Case Number: 5.0852
Dear Planning Commission:
I own two properties located near the proposed motorcycle rental shop.
I am absolutely opposed to granting the Conditional Use Permit at 490 S. Indian Canyon Drive,
I believe that a motorcycle rental shop in this arcs exposes residents to too much noise.
(Especially if the rental shop is for Harley Davidson motorcycles).
Motorcycle renters will be renting and cruising around downtown Palm Springs and local
neighborhoods(site seeing the homes etc). The motorcycles are noisy and disruptive,plus you
can assume that the renters will probably travel in pairs,creating even more noise.
With the new hotels and timeshares being built in the area,there will already be a significant
increase in vehicle density due to tourists,workers and deliveries,etc. The homeowners and
renters are already noticing significant noise levels and parking problems. Weekend renters
touring on motorcycles the back streets of Palm Springs seems inevitable, if you grant the
Permit.
Palm Springs City Council must realize that the now businesses and developments will effect
homeowners and should work to balance the concerns of its residents.
I,myself,have a motorcycle license,so I am not opposed to motorcycles. Only that a rental
facility should be away from the downtown area and away from residential areas. There are
many places along Rtc 111, Ramon,etc better suited. (more commercial),
1 believe that granting the conditional use permit at that location is not in the best interests of the
residents and the City. We will pay the price in noise and accidents.
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I Loretta, am an owner of a condo within close proximity of
the proposed location of Eaglerider.
I am strongly dissapprove of this location, and in addition
I will have to sell .my property if it passes .
Thankyou
By the way this was published on DEC. 1 and postmarked Dec. 11
and I received DEC. 14. Please send them earlier.
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To:Douglas R. hvans
Re:Eaglerider
Dear Sir,
I am a resident of Palm Springs and I am in support of
Eaglerider moving to the corner of Ramon and Indian. I
live within 1 block of that location and can see no reason
why Eaglerider should not be allowed to re-locate at that
location.
Eaglerider will have much less impact on my
neighborhood than the previous service station. They will
not add noise or more congestion to the area and they will
only add to the many things downtown Palm Springs has to
offer to residents and visitors.
I encourage you to move forward with project since it
will benefit Palm Springs and it will only add to our
community.
Sincerely, A/L T
Ward T. Higgins
576 Calle Ajo
Palm Springs, Ca.
92264
323-7118
RECEIVED
DEC 2 0 2000
PLANNING DIVISION
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Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood Organization
January 10, 2001
To: Doug Evans, Director planning
Hope Sullivan, Principle Planner (
From: Christine Hammond, Chair at"� C Q
Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood Organization
Subject: Opposition to the Eagle Rider Motorcycle Rental business
On behalf of the approximately 100 residences in the Historic Tennis Club
Neighborhood, I express and share their opposition to the City extending a Conditional
Use Permit for the Eagle Rider Motorcycle Rental business proposed for Ramon and
Indian Canyon.
As nearby residents of this location, we are appalled and concerned that the City would
even consider allowing a business of this type in direct conflict with the work neighbors
have done for years to keep downtown noise at a tolerable level. We want to maintain
the quiet in this area and preserve the quality of life of our small neighborhood.
C David Ready
HNTCO Board of Directors
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Neighborhood Organization
January 9, 2001
Planning Commission
City of Palm Springs
Palm Springs, Ca. 92262
To Whom It May Concern:
The Deepwell Estates Neighborhood Organization is filing
a letter of concern .regarding issuance of a permit for a motorcycle
rental facility at the corner of Ramon Road and Indian Canyon.
We would like to maintain the quality of life in our neighborhood
and all of the neighborhoods in Palm Springs. Therefore, we are
requesting this application not be approved. We feel strongly that
daily, hourly or even weekly rentals will increase the noise and
traffic in not only in our neighborhood but also in all areas of Palm
Springs.
Sipcerel
Sharon Lock, Co-Chair DENO
Phil Wright, Co-Chair DENO
P.O. BOX 4987
PALM SPRINGS, CA. 92263-4987
PHONE/FAX (760) 323-9312
WWW,DEEPWELLPS.ORG
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Dear Mr. Mills,
We oppose a motorcycle rental shop in Palm Springs. As you know, Palm Springs has an anomaly when it comes to
"sound". When sound travels to the mountain, the sound waves ate amplified and echoed back to the city louder
and more broadly to the whole city.
We suffered through the Motorcycle weekend this year. From Thursday to Monday motorcycles wandered the
neighborhoods all day and all night. The "sound"was so loud one could not carry on a conversation in restaurants,
nor could one sleep. In addition,the "roaming motorcycles" cruised in and out of almost all neighborhoods
breaching normal"security" issues for residents.
We met the applicant,last week,in the Planning Department with Hope Sullivan, the city's liaison for The Office of
Neighborhood Involvement. We stated to the applicant the following opposition:
• The location on Ramon and Indian is inappropriate for the following reasons:
1. Noise
2. Safety of neighborhoods (wandering bikers)
3. Decrease of Quality of life
4. Applicant's location will attract other bikers increasing the numbers on special events.
5. This application affects not just those near the location, but in fact "affects all residents" in
Palm Springs.
This application must be denied as it reduces the overall Quality of Life for all who live in Palm Springs.
Future applications of any kind that affect the"general population" of our City must employ the "early warning
system" so that the applicant and the city, from day one,has "input from the residents".This system,guided by the
Office of Neighborhood Involvement,which flies under the flag of our City Manager,will save time,energy and
money for both the city and any applicant.
We do not feel that a Harley rental shop contributes or enhances our image as a "special, safe, and quiet get-a-way
for tourists and residents".
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Jane Smith, President 10 20p�
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Las Palmas Neighborhoods Alliance PLANNING DIVI N
Bob Seale,Chairman Tel(760)3253519 Fax(760)320-0610
280 Camino Sur
Palm Springs,CA 92262
December 28, 2000
Planning Department
City of Palm Springs
3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Re: Motorcycle Rental at Ramon&Indian Canyon
Dear Planners:
Our neighborhood organization opposes any CUP permitting a motorcycle rental business
at Ramon&Indian Canyon. Our concerns are noise that clients would create riding
Harleys through the North Palm Canyon corridor creating noise and depriving
homeowners of the quiet enjoyment of our homes.
We believe the ordinance change that permits this usage abuses our neighborhoods and
should be rescinded. We ask that you address the issue and bring it before the City
Council.
Very ly yours
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Robert M. Seale,
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Palm Springs, California 92264
Palm Springs Planning Commission F' 1,NNING DIVISION
City of Palm Springs
P.O. Box 2743
Palm Springs, California 92263-2743
Dear Planning Commission,
We oppose the application for the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for a
Motorcycle Rental at 490 South Indian Canyon Drive. We are working hard to
keep this area an appealing and safe place to live. Efforts are underway now to
designate the Santa Rosa tract as an historical district. Please help us maintain
our neighborhood as it is for the residents who live here.
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531 S. Calle Santa Rosa
Palm Springs, California 92264 DEC 13 2000
Palm Springs Planning Commission PLANNING DIVISION
City of Palm Springs
P.O. Box
2743
Palm Springs, California 92263-2743
Dear Planning Commission,
I oppose the application for the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for a
Motorcycle Rental at 490 South Indian Canyon Drive. I have a chronic illness
and often am sleeping during the day. A motorcycle rental facility would make
that impossible.
I am also aware that an effort is underway to make this area an historical district
and a facility such as the one proposed would not be in keeping with the
neighborhood plans. Please help us keep the Santa Rosa tract a quiet and safe
place to live.
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Thankyou
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Piper Martin
531 S. Calle Santa Rosa DEC 1 3 2000
Palm Springs, California 92264
Palm Springs Planning Commission PLANNING DIVISION
City of Palm Springs
P.O. Box
2743
Palm Springs, California 92263-2743
Dear Planning Commission,
I oppose the application for the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for a
Motorcycle Rental at 490 South Indian Canyon Drive. I have a chronic illness
and often am sleeping during the day. A motorcycle rental facility would make
that impossible.
I am also aware that an effort is underway to make this area an historical district
and a facility such as the one proposed would not be in keeping with the
neighborhood plans. Please help us keep the Santa Rosa tract a quiet and safe
place to live.
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Palm Springs, California 92264
Palm Springs Planning Commission [ffRECEIVED
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City of Palm Springs
P.O. Box 2743
Palm Springs, California 92263-2743
Dear Planning Commission,
We oppose the application for the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for a
Motorcycle Rental at 490 South Indian Canyon Drive. We are working hard to
keep this area an appealing and safe place to live. Efforts are underway now to
designate the Santa Rosa tract as an historical district. Please help us maintain
our neighborhood as it is for the residents who live here.
Thank you,
PA0
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We attended the December 13, 2000 meeting of the Palm Springs Planning
Commission to learn that the Planning Commission was giving serious
consideration to a permit for Harley Davidson Motorcyle Rental to conduct
their business on thecorner of Indian Canyon and Ramon Road. Various
opinions were given to the board regarding NOISE, QUALITY OF LIFE,
THE IMAGE PALK SPRING CITY COUNCIL WANTS TO PORTRAY especially
since we have a prestigious Art Council who has spent a .Lot of money
for water fountains, art monuments, Caihuly art hanging in the Palm
Springs Airport to greet arrivals - art commissions to study art on
bridges and exits to enter our fair city - now we find the PALM SPRINGS
City COUNCIL - the PALM Springs PLANNING COMMISSION ready to trhouw
all those LOFTY plans through the shredder and allow a motorcyle
rental company to move in - with the promise that the only business
they havewould occur at 9:00AM when 2 of therir 10 in inventory Harley
Davidson's motorcycleys would be rented - then 2 grown men would sit
there all day waiting for the return of 2 rents, to return at 6PM.
ANOTHER
Financially this cannot make sense unless there is a/PURPOSE - W t
is their PURPOSE????
Then if this is approved are you going to approve a PORN SHOPPE or a
TAT00 ShOP in the old Ramon Pharamcy location??????
we also own a condominium at Sincerely,
Biarritz
474 Calle Encili(1- '
Palm Springs CA 92262 F in a d Agnes L. Hollister
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From: James R. Smith
Sent: Monday, February 05, 2001 08: 17
To: David Ready; William Kleindienst
Cc: Webteammail; Jim Runge
Subject: FW: Attn: City Council
This message was received on our Web site this weekend.
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From:
DBDesertguy@aol.com [mailto:DBDesertguy@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2001 1:05 PM .,
To: WebTeam@ci.palm-springs.ca.us
Subject: Attn: City Council
I could not find the e-mail addresses of the Moor and City
Council ersons. ,
Shouldn't those be displayed prominently in the site? At least there
should
be a fax number next to their names.
Please forward this to the City Council for me. Thank you.
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Attn: City Council
I'm writing to object to the planned Harley-Davidson Motorcycle
dealership at
the corner of Indian Canyon and Ramon. This is NOT a good location for
such
a business, as it will cause tremendous noise pollution, additional
traffic
congestion and possibly cause traffic accidents at that intersection.
Please do not allow this to go forward. The decision to put the Indian
Motorcycle dealership on Palm Canyon Drive (right in the middle of the
tourist area) was also a TERRIBLE decision. I've gone by there and
found the
noise to be intolerable. And the motorcycles racing up and down Palm
Canyon
Drive has gotten out of hand.
And while I'm talking about motorcycles, I also absolutely hate the -
annual
motorcycle convention that takes place in our city. Why was this
approved?
I realize it brings it lots of revenue but it also causes accidents and
creates a humongous amount of noise that is not considerate of the
residents
of Palm Springs who have to put up with it. When they were here, even
with
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my doors and windows closed the motorcycle noise was deafening and I
could
barely hear my TV.
If these motorcycles raced by the Councilperson's residences regularly,
we
would see a change in policy real fast I believe. Let' s get rid of this
motorcycle noise before it ruins our fine city.
David Patterson
350 E. Palm Canyon Dr. , Apt. 31 P.S. 92264 416-7372
davidbat@yahoo.com
P.S. When is the Palm Canyon Theater going to pay all the back rent it
owes
the City of Palm Springs.
And if they can't pay, when will the City evict them?
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Dr. Diane Ross
1555 S. Sagebrush Road
Palm Springs, CA 92264
SAW
February 5,2001
Mayor and City Council Members
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Dear Mayor and Council Members;
We have been watching the Planning Commission meetings on the TV and have followed
the issue of the motorcycle rental business proposed for the corner of Ramon and Indian
Canyon. We are totally opposed to this establishment being located at this intersection.
We see no value in it and hope that you will veto it when it is on your agenda. Clearly
starting with a few bikes will eventually mean many such rentals from this business and
Palm Springs does not need the noise they will produce.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
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Diane Ross Arta Alexander
p)760.320,5013 e-mail idross@aol.com
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Deyna Hodges
Jim Jones
Will Kleindienst
This memo is to inform you that we oppose extending a conditional use
permit for the Eagle Rider Motorcycle Rental business proposed for Ramon
and Indian Canyon.
We have worked hard to keep noise at a balance between neighbors and
businesses.
We want to maintain the quiet in this area and preserve the quality of life of
our neighborhood.
Thank you,
Sam and Michele Pishue
600 Linda Vista Dr
Palm Springs, Ca 92262
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324 South Monte Vista Drive PH 322-3261
Palm Springs, CA 9262
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F EF: Conditional Use Permit/Eagle Rider Motorcycle Rental
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/ t recent c y council meetings various members have made comments that th�l, have not had much, if
e,y, input rom residents on one issue or another. I want to make sure y n receive and hear my
c)mments agarding the conditional use permit for the Eagle Rider Motorcycle F tental business coming
t afore the 1 ouncil on 07 march 2001_
/ s a tax p trying, voting resident of Palm Springs, I am opposed to the zonir cl being changed for the
c xner of FI amon and Indian Canyon to allow this business.
I ly objectk n is not with people who ride motorcycles, nor is it with any legitim 1 a business. I am a big
t upporter i F business. But what differentiates this business from most is th it the product it will rent
c reates me a noise for the Tennis Club neighborhood,
"'he busim ss can not guarantee that these motorcycles will not run through .our neighborhood. And
I:gardless ,af what the business owner states, these motorcycles will be run of I tamon to the mountain.
Ve alread, have a serious problem on weekends with drag racing up and dowr 'F amen and with noise In
1 eneral fre n the clubs.
-he city N s consistently ignored the concerns of residents in the Tennis Glut neighborhood on issues
i agarding ioise. The letter dated 16 February 2001 written by Linda Fort, 1=aim Springs Bureau of
"aurism, a id issued to General Managers and Directors of Sales incenses me. In her letter she states,
'It appears Mat a few affluent homeowners representing a small portion of the c tp are fighting our tourism
efforts, am we need to band together and stand up for our industry."
-his past' uesday we held our annual meeting of the Historic Tennis Club Neit hi>orhood Organization.
erve as s cretary on the board. The message sent to the board was loud anc c lear, no to a motorcycle
rusiness c Ramon and Indian Canyon.
.inda Fori; also states, "it would be a good idea for the hospitality industry to coume out in force, if they
support thi s issue." She continues with, "The more reasons we have to promo): ?alm Springs as a year-
ound vac ton destination,the more business well bring to the city."
f the taXE i generated by this one business will make or break the city, then i x are in very bad shape.
3ut for the, small amount of tax revenue this business will generate, our neighb rrl food will have to endure
nore nois, from the motorcycles just for the sake of tourism.
=ncugh a eady. If the approval of this business is so important to the cit A Palm Springs, then I
suggest it �ie located adjacent to or in your neighborhood, or better yet, next dog it to Linda Fort.
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To: General Managers/Directors of Sales OFEO�G��� ex
From: Linda Fort
Date: February 26,2001
Re: More Egg on my Face
Frank called last week to let me know I had more egg on my face regarding the faxes I sent
you regarding the relocation of a motorcycle rental store. I really appreciate his setting me
straight and I,In turn, need to once again keep you Informed.
He told me that this company has been in existence for a year and Is currently located at
19M N. Indian. We're embarrassed that we weren't aware of them,assuming this was a
new company moving into Palm Springs. Frank also went on to say I needed to write
another letter explaining our lack of knowledge and that we also had no business being
involved In this issue.
Before I wrote you again, I called and talked to Mr.Joe Bundura,the owner of Eagle Rider
Motorcycles and Rentals. These are the points I would like to share with you:
d• The first part of February,the City Council approved businesses such as his in C-2
zones across the city.
The City Planning Commission approved Joe's request for a conditional use
permit on the corner of Ramon and Indian, relocating his store to an abandoned
Shell Gas Station...which is in a C-2 zone.
•;* 90.98%of his rentals come from East Coast,Canadlen and European visitors as
well as convention attendees.
Joe estimates that these rentals generated approximately$160,000 In sales tax last
year for the City of Palm Springs.
g+ His company spends nearly$500,000 annually promoting their motorcycle rentals
to European tour operators and wholesalers.
t, The European and Canadian visitors who rent his motorcycles spend anywhere
from two nights to eight nights in the City of Palm Springs.
His company did research and estimate that these visitors who spend at least a
week In Palm Springs spend over$4,000(excluding the bike rental)at our hotels,
restaurants,entertainment,retail stores,etc.
d+ His specific reason for moving closer Into Palm Springs Is a safety Issue for his
customers. As they leave his store out on North Indian Avenue,the wind gusts are
up to 40 miles per hour,which endangers the riders.
Most of his out-of-town customers take cabs to his store straight from the airport,
which Is a$20425 cab fare one-way.
�• One of his most frequent clients Is the Vice President of General Motors,who owns
a vacation home here. There seems to a mis-perception of the quality of their
clients;Hell's Angels don't rent motorcycles.
I feel it is our responsibility to keep our tourism partners informed of issues that has a
direct—or even an indirect—Impact on them. My philosophy stoma from my experience in
Denver, Colorado. As many of you know, back in the early 90's,the voters voted out their
state tourism office. The hospitality industry openly admits that they were"apathetic, un-
Informed and cooky"...assuming that either someone also would get Involved or that the
referendum wouldn't pass.
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By the time 1 moved there In 1995(two yawa after the demise of the state tourism board)to
assume the position of Wes Prosktent of Tourism for the Denver Metro CVB, tourism was
down 33%on the Front Range and down 5r/a on the western slope. The Colorado
hospitality Industry is still trying to recover.
While this is a dramatic example,it reflects my belief that whether we are giving our
tourism partners a"heads up"or asking for a"call to action,"we need to lot you know
what Is going on in regards to tourism-related Issues.
I was recently Invited to have lunch with the Director of Sales and the General Manager of
one of the largest resorts down valley. The Director of Sales brought up the Celebrity
Home issue, 1 told him how we—the hospitality industry—had recently gone before the
City Council.While we are wdremeiy senslilve to the rights of the homeowners,we asked
that they consider a compromise instead of an outright blanket vote against the use of
catered events in these homes. His response was"I wish 1 had known...we would have
been there in full force." He indicated that the use of Celebrity Homes was a key sailing
tool in promoting activities to their corporate clients. While we don't receive T.O.T.from
these upscale meetings held outside of Palm Springs,the City does receive sales tax from
events catered in the Celebrity Homes. Another example of how important It Is for us to
communicate to our tourism partners.
I will make sure I have all of my ducks lined up before I send out any more
communicaticns regarding issues that affect our tourism efforts...I've run out of eggs....
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Mr. Joseph Bundrua
Chief Executive Officer
EagleRider
P.O. Box 49
19345 N. Indian Ave., Ste. AA
Palm Springs, CA 92253
Dear Mr. Btmdura:
On Saturday, February 3, 2001 I had the pleasure of renting one of your
motorcycles (the Softail Deuce), as I wanted to get a feel for it before I got
my own. I also wanted to find out on my own, what type of operation you
had, given the fact that we have in the past recommended your services to our
guests and I hadn't had the opportunity to see your operations personally.
Based on my personal experiences at EagleRider in Palm Springs, I can only
foresee that we will continue to enjoy a mutually beneficial relationship in
the future.
My congratulations for a well-run operation and best wishes on your firtairc
endeavors.
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20017 Wastem Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
Dear Bobby&Judy,
My son and l had s wonderful E42 tdp. The obuntry Is haautifal--desert, mountains and ocean
(other than The roads are good(watch the curves and inclines)and�the food was fln s). 'The people are wean and friendly.
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our'guldes Joel Genett worked hard to make our trip very pleasant, We plan on doing this
again with more people.
Thanks very much and Best Wishes,
J.Joe Ricketts
Chapman k Founder
Ameritrade Holding Corporation
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3445 Midway Drive • San Diego, California 92110
Phone: (619)223-2291 •Fax: (619)223-5068Q- A SPR���
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SAVMART* Pharmaceuticals September 24, 1999
3445 Midway Drive
San Diego,CA 92110
619-223-9094 Mr. Steven Sobotta
Associate Planner City of Palm Springs
344455 Midway Drive
S *Pharmacy#1 Post Office Box 2743
San Diego,CA 92110 Palm Springs, California 92263
619-223-2291
SavMart*Pharmacy#3 RE: Eaglerider Motorcycle Rentals
320 North Second Street
El Cajon,CA 92021
619-442-0261 Dear Mr. Sobotta:
SavMart*Pharmacy#4
15721 Bernardo Heights Pkwy
San Diego,CA 92128
619-451-2611 This letter shall serve as a reference for Eaglerider Motorcycle Rentals
and Mr. Joe Bundura. Eaglerider has been right next door to our business
for quite some time.
Our SavMart Pharmacy has been in business for seventeen years in this
neighborhood. We have a somewhat upscale clientele of elderly people
who do not want to be bothered with excessive noise. I wish to inform
you that Eaglerider has been the best of neighbors. They keep their
business neat, clean and very presentable; more so that most neighbors
we've had. There has been absolutely no problem with excessive noise or
the presence of"undesirable characters"; I assure you I would not stand
for it.
Easyrider Motorcycle Rental is the type of business that would be a credit
to any neighborhood.
Please feel free to call me at (619)223-2291 if you wish to discuss this
further.
Re ds,
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Ms.Tina Shutills
City of Palm Springs
Department of Planning and Building
Planning Division
3200 E.Tahgwtz Canyon Way
P,CI, Box 2743
Palm Springs,CA.92263-2743
Dear Ms,Sburilla.
I tun writing to you on behalf of Mr.Joe Oundum and Eagl*%(W of Sun Diego. Our organization, Japan
Sparta Center.it located adjacent to the EagleRider stare.
In the short time that the EngleRider store has occupied this complex,the number and duality of customers
in the area has increased. This heighiened volume of clientele has translated into better business for all
atore7.
As you are aware.the EagleRider more provides Harley-Davidson motorcycle rentals. Contrary to the
image of most motorcycles,Harley-Davidsons cater to a different class of customers. The clientele are
typically upper-middle class professionals who enjoy the reputation of the Harley-Davldm motorcycle.
Ha-Ara the ag]ePAder store in our complex has he!pcd to increase the customer base of the Japan Sports
Center" Finite er,they have proven to be excellent tenants and neighbors,anxious to help the nor stores.
Mr. Joe Bundura in particular,has shown to he willing to provide personal assistance whenever possible.
I fumly btiitye that the addition of an RagleRider stare to your city would be beneficial to both residents
and visitors, 1 heir product and&"vice would fwther enhance the image of Palm Springs.
Sincerely. ,(J
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3577 Midway Drive
Satz Diego, CA 92110
(619) 523-1480
October 15, 1999
RE: .EAGLERIDER SAN DIEGO
EAGLERIDER SAN DIEGO
3545 Midway Dr., Suite A
San Diego, CA 92119
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is being written about and in support of EAGLERIDER SAN DIEGO. For
approximately one year now,EAGLERICIER SAN DIEGO has been a welcome addition
to our local shopping center. Since the time they opened for business, we have never had
any negative experiences regarding their customers,their product or problems caused by
noise. Any negative conclusion that might be drawn to them just because they are a
motorcycle shop would be unfair. On the contrary,they clientele appear to be Middle and
upper class individuals who enjoy riding motorcycles.
We appreciate having them in the shopping center and also appreciate the regular refox-ral
of their customers to our restaurant. They have certainly been a responsible business
neighbor. If you have any questions or would like any additional comment, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Cordially,
Tom Daglas
Owner/Manager
Jimmy's Restaurant
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Eaglerider San Diego
3545 Midway Drive ST A
San Diego, CA.
92110
Gentleman,
I sent the attached letter to the following magazines, Motorcycle
Tour & Cruiser, American Motorcyclist Association, and Cycle
World.
Not sure if they will print it or not, but hope so. I really
enjoyed the experience.
Lewis Belling r
7479 Brays Point Road
Hayes, Virginia
23072-4632
Motorcycle Tour & Cruiser
1010 Summer St .
Standford, CT .
06905
mtcmagazine@earthlink.net
American Motorcyclist Association
13515 Yarmouth drive
Pickerington, OH.
43147
Cycle World
1499 Monrovia Ave
Newport Beach, CA.
92663
Would like to share a positive experience with the readers .
Recently I made a business trip to San Diego, CA. While there I
thought it would be great to take a ride up into the mountains if
I could find a rental agency.
A quick trip to the Internet resolved the question and I
contacted Eaglerider Motorcycle Rental of San Diego at 877-437-
4337 . What an agency, the most friendly, helpful folks I 've ever
been around. They explained the rules of the road in California,
a check of the bike was completed and they provided helpful tips
on the route that I was planning on taking.
I had a wonderful time on the trip, but must say the experience
with Eaglerider had to be one of the highlights . If you' re in
San Diego and would like to take a ride, give them a call .
Lew Bellinger
Hayes, Virginia
From: DaltonT@fca.gov <DaltonT@fca.gov>
To: rentals@eagleridersd.com <rentals@eagleridersd.com>
Date: Monday, August 16, 1999 8:36 AM
Subject: Thanks!!!
Don,Joe and Bill:
Hey Guysl I! I just wanted to say thanks again for the great time last
week. We had a blast on your scooters. I can't remember the last time I
received such great service. I know I can speak for the rest of my buddies
when I say that "You guys are the Best ... Real Pros!!!" Hope we get a
chance to do it again sometime.
Take Care and Good Luck!!!
Tom Dalton
Farm Credit Administration
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Joe Bjornberg "Auto Doctor"
A5E Certified
19345 N. INDIAN SUITES J & K
P.O. BOX 135
N. PALM SPRINGS, CA 92258 329-3300
DECEMBER 13, 2000
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,
THIS LETTER IS WRITTEN IN REFERENCE TO EAGLERIDER.
EAGLERIDER HAS BEEN OUR NEIGHBOR, RENTING UNIT LL,
FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR. DURING THIS TIME, WE HAVE
NEVER EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH NOISE. THEY HAVE
BEEN VERY CONSIDERATE, NOT ONLY TO US AND THE
SURROUNDING TENANTS, BUT ALSO TO OUR CUSTOMERS.
WE WILL MISS HAVING THEM AS NEIGHBORS.
SINCERELY,
JOSS ABJORNBERG.,OWNER
AUTO DOCTOR
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Mr. Steven Sobotta
Associate Planner, City of Palm Springs
P.O. Box 2743
Palm Springs, CA. 92263
Re: Eaglerider Motorcycle Rentals
Dear Mr. Sobotta:
This letter is being written in support of Eaglerider Motorcycle Rentals. We have
not had any negative experiences with either the business or their clientele.
They are responsible business neighbors who have seemingly very nice
customers. They have been a welcome addition as neighbors.
Sincerely,
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February 24, 2001
Mayor, City Council Members and
City Manager
City of Palm Springs
3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Re: Eagle Rider Motorcycle Rental CUP
Case 5.0852
Dear Mayor, City Council and City Manager:
We believe a CUP for a motorcycle rental agency at the vacant gas station at Ramon and
Indian Canyon Drive should be denied by the City Council for the following reasons:
1. A change of zone permitting this use was placed on a City Council agenda by
staff last December, bundled with others, in a way which may have misled the
Council. In any event, it created the public perception of impropriety.
2. This raises the question of selective zoning to show favoritism to a particular
applicant at the expense of debasing residential neighborhoods.
3. Painting the existing vacant gas station in Halloween colors of orange and black
presents an aesthetic eyesore more offensive than the present one.
4. Public safety would be compromised by bikers "breaking in" their rental Harleys
at the busy intersection of Ramon and Indian Canyon.
5. Responsible bikers would ride west on Ramon to get used to the rental bike
in less traffic. This would result in a traffic pattern of noisy bikes through the
Tennis Club neighborhood in the early morning hours disturbing residents and
posing a safety hazard to joggers and pedestrians.
6. Regular patrons of Tennis Club hotels, being similarly disturbed by nightclub
noise at night and the roar of Harleys in the morning, are not likely to be repeat
visitors to Palm Springs resulting in a TOT loss to the city.
Mayor, City Council Members and
City Manager Page 2
Case 5.0852
7. A financial feasibility study has not been presented to show any direct revenue
benefit to the city to offset negative financial impacts created by the noise, safety,
and traffic nuisances or with associated city services required by this activity.
8. We believe this activity will contribute to a "carnival atmosphere" in a city that
values its quiet "village atmosphere". Simply stated, this is an incongruous land
usage. The business belongs at a location away from residential neighborhoods.
We have met with the applicant who states his clients complain because the Harleys he
rents "are not loud enough for them to enjoy". He also states his clients are "affluent
foreign doctors and other professionals" who will spend money in Palm Springs. On the
other hand, he states "they cannot afford a $20.00 cab fare to his present location" to rent
their Harley.
Having said that, it raises the question of how the city will benefit socially or
economically from this activity at that location.
We respectfully request this CUP be denied by the City Council and the recent zoning
change permitting this usage be rescinded by Council.
Sincerer
Bob Seale, Chairman
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Phone k Phone ;7 j 6 Palm Springs,Ca 92264 USA
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Fax 760 327 7117
28 February 2001
The Palm Springs City Council
City of Palm Springs
3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon W aay
Palm Springs,Ca 92263
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen of the City Council:
I have owned a home in Palm Springs for 45 years and my daughters were born and raised here, During the past 15 or
so years Palm Springs has gone through a very downward trend compared to the glamour that Palm Springs once
enjoyed. The Spring Break of the past brought disorderly and trash strewing people who promoted the proliferation of
mostly T-Shirt stores downtown.
Because of a lot of work by many people,particularly Sonny Bono, the Spring Break was stopped and our village began
to become a respectable community again. And,thanks to Mr.Bono,the Palm Springs hiternational Film Festival was
barn and has flourished. This is the type of business(the Palm Springs Festival of Arts Theatre)and event(the PSIFF) of
which Palm Springs can be EXCEPTIONALLY PROUD.
I wrote to you in November 2000 legitimately complaining about the"Bike Weekend"in October 2000. My main
objection was that the CONTINUAL ROAR of nearly 30,000 motorcycles was not only unbearable but most probably
caused ILLegal and UNacceptable NOISE POLUTION. If this event occurs again I will be forced to leave my home so
that I can get more than 4 hours sleep on Friday and Saturday nights of that weekend.
My other objection was that this event"takes over"our village and our merchants and restaurants behind their booths
are barely visable. This is NOT an event of which PS should he proud.
If the"Bike Week"occurs again and if a motorcycle rental store in downtown Palm Springs is approvied, it will indicate
that city officials may have as little regard for our unique,charming village as the Indians have for city regulations such
as sign and smoking ordinances,not to mention gambling.
Encouraging and promoting motorcycle activity in Palm Springs is to condone and endorse the noise polution which a
motorcycle rental store in downtown Palm Springs would cause as does the"Bike Weekend".
The only people who like loud,reving motorcycles are the motorcyclists or the wannabe's. The vast majority of this
community are totally irritated by the noise and are worried about the safety of pedestrians on Palm Canyon Drive if the
motorcycle population is greatly increased.
Does the City of Palm Springs want to become the laughing stock of the valley known for noise pollution? Does the City
want motorcycles to drive into Palm Springs and drive away other investors?
I beg all of you to please have a more positive vision for our wonderful village.
Most Sincerely,
Karol arkley
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Cindy Uken,Editorial Page Editor,The Desert Sun
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March 5, 2001
City Manager and Council Members,
As a residents of the of the Vista Santa Rosa development neighborhood, we are
extremely concerned that the city is considering extending a conditional use permit for
the Eagle Rider Motorcycle Rental business to be located at Ramon and Indian Canyon.
When we moved to the desert a year and a half ago, we chose to purchase a home in close
proximity to the downtown area so that we could walk to town in the evenings and enjoy
the shops and restaurants along Palm Canyon. Believe me, conversation comes to a halt
when a motorcycle roars past, or worse, when one sits waiting for a light to change. I'm
sure the patrons who enjoy sitting on the balcony of The Falls, or in front of Starbucks, or
at any of the numerous outdoor style cafes, will find other establishments to
frequent...like those on El Pasco.
Another consideration that causes us concern are the number of children in this area who
would be at risk. Children walk to and from school and play outside, and mothers are out
with their babies in strollers in this area where there are no sidewalks. This is not an
affluent neighborhood. Many of the residents do not have cars and walk everywhere they
go. Where are these rental motorcycles going to go? Where are they going to practice
before they take off for a fun day in Palm Springs? Around and around our residential
streets,that's where,
Please help its maintain our community in keeping with the pedestrian friendly
environment that we now enjoy. A business of this kind belongs in a more industrial
area, not adjacent to our quaint and historical downtown and neighborhoods.
Thank you,
Mike Martin
Deanna Martin
535 S Calle Santa Rosa
Palm Springs, California
92264
Greg Demetre
a* ig 343 West Baristo Road
Nis, d� Palm Springs, CA 92262
March 9, 2001
Councilman Ron Oden
City Hall
Palm Springs, California
Dear Councilman Oden;
You asked a clarifying question at the close of the March 7th City Council's
Eagle Rider discussion. Your query was regarding the use of Conditional Use
Permits. One of the Permit's parameters is that the City can rescind or
revoke it if its use is non-compliant or inappropriate, and I understand that
this is the basic nature of such a Permit.
However, Councilman Oden, I want to caution you. In our city the issuance of
such a Permit may be the same as issuance of a less restrictive one. A good
example is the Conditional Use Permit granted Las Casuelas Terrazza for
expansion of their restaurant, to include "light outdoor entertainment." The
entertainment which has been played continually since their opening in1998
includes late-night outdoor amplified rock music. Neighborhood residents and
hoteliers protested vehemently. Yet with all of the meetings which have
taken place over the past several years, including those conducted or
attended by the Mayor, the City Managers, and Coucilpersons Hodges and
Reller-Spurgin, and with all of the citations issued to the restaurant
employees and musicians by the police for noise disturbances, the one thing
that has never been brought up or mentioned as a possible solution to the
continuing problem is revocation of the restaurants' Conditional Use Permit
for non-compliance. Though all parties agree that "light outdoor
entertainment" cannot reasonably be interpreted to mean amplified rock
music, revocation has never even been threatened.
So you can see the reason for residents' skepticism when The Planning
Commission or the City Council refer to this type of Permit as one that gives
more flexibility for Public control of the business being granted the Permit.
In fact, evidence would indicate that there may be no difference between
Permit types. Once issued, they remain; and the only control is up front.
GARY C. OLSEN4
Certified Public Accountant
1355 North Via Monte Vista
Pahn Springs,Catiforuia 92262-4255 a
Te1760.320.4141 Fax 760 325.3647
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Califomia Society of Certified Public Accountants
Associate Member-Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
March 7, 2001
The Honorable Mayor William Kleindeinst, and
City Council - City of Palm Springs, California
Re: Appeal Case 5.0852
Dear Mayor and City Council:
I am writing to provide you with a few additional facts which I believe may be helpful as
you consider your decision in the Motorcycle Rental CUP application which has been
approved by the planning commission. I have in my possession a letter addressed to you
by one Christine Hammond dated January 31, 2001 in which she purports to represent the
Las Palmas neighborhood along with several others. I have been a 25 year resident of
Palm Springs since 1975 and of the Las Palmas neighborhood since 1993 and this woman
does not represent me nor any of the my full time neighbors with whom I have spoken.
With a full time population in our town of 30,000 or 40,000 residents,I seriously doubt if
she represents a measurable portion of the population and will be unable to prove she
does so if asked by you. I ask that you consider she maybe speaking only for a very
small minority of our citizens when she addresses you and not for our city's population as
a whole-I believe that only you have been give that exclusive right. It is offensive to me
that anyone could publicly represent they represent my neighborhood when they do not.
Please know that this letter is unsolicited by anyone but is being written out of a sense
that you need another viewpoint from a disinterested party without anything personal to
gain or lose-no matter which way you may vote. I do not know the CUP applicant nor do
I know the person requesting your denial of this application. In reading the letter from
Ms. Hammond dated January 31,2001 it strikes me that her appeal is rife with
misrepresentations of fact,is written by someone purporting to represent residents whom
they do not represent, and is authored by individuals that have never actual rented a
Harley Davidson to ride nor personally observed a rental operation.
Please go to the applicants current business location and decide for yourself whether the
noise from these£silly muffled motorcycles is acceptable or not. I am certain the
applicant would welcome you to do so and encourage you to make the effort to visit their
current operation. Of this I am certain-the totality of the noise generated by this
operation caimd come close to that which is generated by the plethora of uncontrolled
gas-powered leaf blowers in our otherwise fine town.
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Subject: FW: EAGLE MOTORCYCLE RENTAL
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Can you print it for distribution at tomorrow' s public hearing?
-----Original Message-----
From: Greg Demetre [mailto:gdemetre@earthlink.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 10: 19 AM
To: Hope Sullivan
Subject: EAGLE MOTORCYCLE RENTAL
Dear Hope, I want to express once again my strong opposition to allowing
any
motorcycle rental business in downtown Palm Springs, and particularly at
the
intersection of Ramon and Indian Canyon.
This location is surrounded on three sides by primarily residential and
hotel neighborhoods. To subject these residents to the noise inherent
in
ALL Harley Davidson bikes, both unmodified and modified, is unfair and
truly
absurd. The bikes will be "tested" on our neighborhood streets, and we
don't need or want any more noise than we already have.
Several years and nearly countless meetings, both friendly and hostile,
have
gone bye as the city and our Historic Tennis Club neighborhood have
attempted to mitigate the noise problem. To add a new and noisy element
into the equation makes no sense!
I will appreciate your sharing this email with the Mayor and the members
of
City Council.
Thank you. Greg Demetre
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Trisha Sanders
From: Hope Sullivan
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 1:11 PM
To: Trisha Sanders — }
Subject: FW: City Council Motorcycle Rental Review
Trisha:
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the body of the message? Thanks.
Hope `
-----Original Message-----
From: Terry Casella [mailto:tcasella@earthlink.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 12:08 PM
To: Hope Sullivan
Subject: City Council Motorcycle Rental Review
Dear Ms Sullivan,
If you have the opportunity will you please tell the City Council that
we in
the neighborhoods that adjoin the proposed motorcycle rental business on
Indian Canyon Drive OPPOSE ISSUANCE OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. We
don't
understand how the Planning Commission could be so disregarding of the
serenity of our city. This isn't a "one time event" such as Biker
weekend,
but this would be a daily intrusion into the quality of our lives .
I urge the Council to VOTE NO ! ! !
Sincerely,
Terry Casella
343 West Baristo Road
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RE: Proposed Harley Davidson Motorcycle Rental Conditional Use Permit to be Located at Indian
Canyon and Ramon Rd,
Dear All City Council Members, City Manager, &City Mayor:
As a resident of the Palm Springs Tennis Club Condominiums, I oppose extending a
conditional use permit for the Eagle Rider Motorcycle Rental business proposed for the site at Indian
Canyon and Ramon Rd, A.business of this type will create a carnival like atmosphere and is in direct
Opposition to the pedestrian friendly, PEACEFUL, quiet,village environment we enjoy in our city.
A business of this type is best located in an industrial park or similar area and away from residential
neighborhoods,
As my property is very close to this location,I am very concerned that the City would even
consider allowing a business of this type to go at this location. I feel that these Motorcycles would
be used up and down Baristo Rd. and Ramon Rd. and create a very bad noise situation for all of us,
When the Motorcycle groups come into town,we can hear them while they are on Palm Canyon Dr.
That is just once a year and is tolerable,but to think that we could have that kind of noise on a daily
basis is something that.I don't feel we could tolerate at all, There is something about Motorcycle
riders that they seem to enjoy making a lot of noise. I have no objection to Motorcycles at a.11,just
the noise that these might cause for us on a continuing basis.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Respeotfully,
SWiley hake
CC Christine Hammond Fax#778-1109
Martha Edgmon
From: Simplyclh@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 5:10 PM
To: marthaE@ci.pal m-springs.ca us
Subject: message for council and mayor
Mayor and City Council members, 2
I have had the opportunity to talk with a couple of you b hone thank you
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again) to share my thoughts and concerns on the CUP for the Eagleriderem,t�CP Ltd
Motorcycle Rental business proposed for Ramon and Indian Canyon. This email
takes the place of additional phone calls...
I support business/economic development in Palm Springs. I do not feel this
is a good location for this business because...
it is too close to residential neighborhoods.
it sends a very different message about our downtown than the one I hear
coming from council--pedistrian friendly, upscale restaurants and shopping,
motorcycles disrupt the outdoor dining experience in our restaurants,
we have a number of small hotels and tourists staying in the downtown
area--we need to honor and condsider the impact on these businesses,
motorcycles attract more motorcycles--residents want an upscale village.
Motorcycles--regardless of who is riding them--do not promote that.
This business has done well in its current location at Indian Canyon and
1-10. Given the nature of the business and the open desert destination the
business owner indicates his clients are after, it would continue to work
well there.
Thanks for listening to your neighbors
Christine Hammond
778-0041
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03/07/01 15:52 FAX 7603205179 BILL EDELEN 0 001
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FROM: WILLIAM EDELEN
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IT IS JUST BEYOND HUMAN COMPREHENSION THAT A MOTORCYCLE RENTAL
BUSINESS WOULD BE APPROVED IN THE LOCATION REQUESTED.
THE HISTORIC SECTION OF WEST PALM SPRINGS, WEST OF PALM CANYON,
IS ONE OF THE LOVELIEST IN THE ENTIRE VALLEY_
HOW ANYONE COULD CONSIDER SHATTERING THIS BEAUTY WITH THE
OBSCENE NOISE OF MOTORCYCLES RACING THEIR ENGINES IS MUST BEYOND
BELIEF.
I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT HUMAN BEINGS WITH NORMAL INTELLIGENCE ARE
EVEN CONSIDERING SUCH AN APPROVAL.
SINCERELY
BILL EDELEN
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FROM; Frank "t"ysen, Co-Owner Casa,Cody B&B Country Inn,Board Member. Palm n' �N�0
Springs Hotel Association',President, Historic Tennis Club District (Hotel)
Association
RE: The Eagle Rider Motorcycle Rental Saga
Basic.Facts:
I am sure you know by now that there is an application pending for a conditional
use permit.to run a motorcycle rental business on the site of the former gas station at the
corner of Indian and Ramon. The business has been operating in North Palm Springs on
Indian near 1-10 where it conformed to our zoning code. The owner wanted to find a
more central location and lobbied the city to change the zoning ordinance to allow other
locations for that type of business, The city changed the ordinance for this one
businessman but made it subject to conditional use permit. The Planning Commission
narrowly approved a conditional use permit. A major motivation for their vote was to
spruce up that corner. The approval has been appealed by several neighborhoods
concerned about additional noise by having the new location so close. It will be beard
before the City Council in a public hearing on Wednesday March 7 at 7 PM.
Tourism Bureau Decides to Lobby:
The Palm Springs Tourism Bureau led by Linda Fort decided to actively lobby in
support of this motorcycle rental business move. The Bureau apparently was not aware
that this business had been operating in North Palm Springs and had been referring
business to Cathedral City.
My concerns:
1. Making enemies of Palm Springs homeowners
I feel that our Tourism Bureau is treading on very dangerous grounds by
championing the move of this one business and placing themselves squarely in opposition
to our homeowners concerns.
Unfortunately this is becoming a pattern. Very recently Linda Fort opposed
homeowners' requests to City Council to limit short.term rentals of private homes. Many
homeowners have suffered numerous excesses e.g. noise and rowdiness from
uncontrolled weekend rentals in their neighborhoods. Personally, I still don't understand
the objection of Palm Springs Tourism Bureau in this regard since those weekend home
renters would otherwise tend to rent hotel rooms or villas e.g. La Mancha where their
behavior is more likely to be supervised.
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FROM CRSR CODY COUNTRY INN PHONE NO. : 760 325 8610 Mar. 06 2001 04:47PM P3
Be that as it may, anyone who has been following the local news and last year's
election results must be aware that there has been a rapidly growing concern in town
about commercial intrusions on the residential neighborhoods. There is a lot of frustration
and anger out there and whether one likes it or not these are the people who elect local
officials and approve or reject certain ballot measures. To put our Tourism industry in
direct opposition to our homeowners is simply a bad move.
Z. Dividing our hotel community
As if this is not bad enough the Bureau is also on a path of causing dissent among
our very, hotels. In contrast the Hotel Association has been smart enough not to publicly
bring up the issue of a Bikers Weekend knowing goad and well that its membership is split
on the issue. Some like it others,particularly the individually owned smaller hotels, don't,
When I ran a poll of the hotels in my Tennis Club neighborhood which has 18
operating hotels with some fi00 rooms I learned that only 2 hotels were in favor of
continuing the event. I am currently running a similar poll on the motorcycle rental issue.
The reality is that most hotel guests as opposed to night time revelers who just
drive in for a few hours to make whoopee u..come to Palm Springs to relax. Motorcycle
noise whether there is a doctor, lawyer or Hell's angel on the cycle is disturbing.
I have had plenty of complaints frgm my iwests relaxing around the pool or trying
to sleep, They have also lamented the fact that sidewalk dining is being seriously
threatened by noise from passing motorcycles not to speak of amplified outdoor music
We don't need more noise in Palm Springs—we need less if we are to survive as an
upscale get away destination!
3. Threatening a strong hotel association
For our hotel business to be strong we need to emphasize our common goals. In
the late 1980s we only had the small hotels organized in the so-called Small Discoveries
Hotel Association.
It took a controversial decision by the then police chief during a spring break to
bring about common opposition by all the hotels out of which the present hotel association
was born. He tried to charge each hotel so much per room per night to defray the
monetary costs of spring break which was adding up to $500,000 per break. As you may
know it ultimately resulted in a major internationally publicized riot which set tourism
back for years in Palm Springs. Shades of an expanding motorcycle weekend?
Now that we have an all-inclusive association it is important that this association
can speak effectively for those interests that we all share. We must pick our battles. As it
stands now we may find hotels testifying on both sides of the issue which does not say
much for the unity which we so desperately need,
1"0; lrolcl AYSOCIfltim FROM:Fnuik Tyem 3-5-01 2
FROM CASA CODY COUNTRY INN PHONE No. : 760 325 8610
Mar. 06 2001 04:48PM P4
We only have 40 paying hotel lnembers in the Association today, 13 hotel
members have not renewed so far. Of the 40 we count. 24 members from the small hotels
(1 - 50 guests category). Last year we had 33 small hotel members. At our last Hotel
Association meeting I counted only 4 or 5 hotel members at the luncheon- mostly small
hotels - outside our board member and associate members. We cannot afford to have our
Tourism Bureau push us into divisive battles. We need to increase our membership, find
Out what axe the common goals we agree on and champion these goals together, One
such goal obviously is to get the best deal from the city in terms of promotion dollars.
Some comments and question about Eagle Rider Financial Data:
Linda Fort related some financial data about the Eagle Rider Motorcycle rental
which need rebuttal or questioning.
1. Given the fact that I believe eight bikes are for rent each day outside of
special events. (The number of bikes for special events have not been defined) $150,000
sales tax seems a lot. Even if this is true is itt worth jeopardizing 10 million in bed tax paid
by guests who like to come and relax.
2. As far as I understand Eagle Rider has shops in San Diego and North
Palm Springs. There may also be one in Loma Linda. If this is indeed the number
$500,000 seems a a.wB.tl lot of promotion money.
My view on the proper role of Palm Springs 'Tourism Bureau:
I believe that our Tourism Bureau should not lobby for causes which are
considered detrimental by part of our hospitality industry or our community_ Instead it
should concentrate on promoting events which are compatible with the quality and
ambiance of our town, its homeowners and other residents, our diverse hotels and our
visitors. I would like to think that Bureau employees have an understanding of what this
town is all about and all the wonderful non-devisive qualities we have to offer.
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William Kleindienst
From: Stanley Kooi [koois2@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday,March 07, 2001 10:01 AM fAIAITo: Will Kleindienst
Subject: Motorcycle facility Dear Mayor,
I oppose granting a permit for a rnotorcycle
rental store at the corner of Indian Canyon and Ramon.
I think this facility would cause noise and not
be in character with the neighborhood
The Warm Sands area (Vista Santa Rosa) has
improved greatly in the last few years and this would
be a step backward.
Sincerely
Stanley J. Kooi
564 S. Calle Encilia
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3-7-2001
To : The Mayor , The City Council
And The Planning Commission 11,
From : William. Alexander °',�, _ cud°`
555 West Baristo Rd .
Palm Springs , Ca . 92262
Folks , I've lived in this city since 1947 and have
Seen many good projects run out of town for many
unfounded reasons . This Motorcycle rental business
in the proposed location does not fall in that
category . There are a few Bike owners who have
mufflers on their machines ! I want to emphasize a
Damn Few ! ! . If you folks approve this business in
this location you will have started the rapid decline
of that whole end of town ! ! ! . Have you ever heard
a Harley being tuned up ? racing the engine up to
max RPM'S over and over . Can you recall listening
to just one mufflerless bike which can vibrate a
whole block with sound decibels up beyond the
highest recordable scales ? ,
03/07/2001 12:16 322-129B BILL ALEYANDER PAGE 02
How about trying to run a business in any close
proximity to 8 or 10 hours of Bike traffic daily ,
multiplied by not only the rental bikers , but their
friends also . The probability that this place would
become a hangout for Bikers who need their bikes
repaired ( tuned up etc. ) is almost a certainty .
I'm sure the folks who want to operate this
business will swear up and down that all their
bikes will have legal mufflers and that the shop
will not attract bikers who have none . The second
they start repairing bikes for the general public we
will be subjected to not only the window rattling
noise , but the drag racing that we experience
right now On West Baristo when the bikers hit
town every year . You can't even hear your T V
When they rev them up and screech off down the
street . It would seem that this business should be
located up on North Indian . Please don't destroy
this down town area ! .
Sincerely
Bill Alexander
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3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs; California 92263
Re: Invalidity of proposed approval of the motorcycle
rental C.U.P. for lack of compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (Case 5-0852)
Dear Mayor and Members of the Council:
The undersigned represents Dr.Jane South whose interest in this matter is shared
by other homeowners' associations as noted in the minutes of Planning Commission meetings on
this subject. Generally speaking,that group of citizens is interested in maintaining the village
atmosphere of Palm Springs, including the enjoyment of peace and quiet in their neighborhoods.
These interested citizens are convinced that the approval of the subject C.U.P. could well disrupt
that atmosphere and the peace and quiet now enjoyed by numerous Palm Springs residents.
Further, from our point of view,it appears to be clear that the proposed approval of the
motorcycle rental use permit without the benefit of the processing of an Environmental Impact
Report which, at a minimum, studies the sound impacts of the proposed project,would be in
violation of the California Environmental Quality Act. The Planning Commission purported to
approve the project on the basis of a categorical exemption contained in Section 15301 of the
CEQA Guidelines. That action was incorrect and a similar Council action would be incorrect for
all of the following reasons:
A. That categorical exemption contemplates the expansion of an existing use
in an existing structure, not a change of use in a circumstance where the new use clearly could
have environmental impacts not associated with the former use.
B. The categorical exemption stated in Section 15303 of the CEQA
Guidelines is one that deals with changes of use,but even that section does not allow for a
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RICHARDS, WATSON a GERSHON
Mayor and Members of the City Council
of the City of Palm Springs
March 5,2001
Page 2
categorical exemption if there are environmental impacts inherent in the new use as compared to
the prior use.
C. A finding that a project is categorically exempt must be based on
substantial evidence contained in the administrative record presented to the Planning
Commission or the City Council,Meridian Office Systems, Inc. v_ State Lands Commission
(1990)222 Cal. App. 3d I53. Further,for a categorical exemption to apply, that substantial
evidence must demonstrate that a conversion to a new use will not result in a new,different or
exacerbated environmental impact. In other words, the fact that a facility is being reused does
not in and of itself automatically trigger a categorical exemption from CEQA. To illustrate that
principle, one could not argue that the storage of hazardous materials in the subject former filling
station would be categorically exempt simply because there is no major reconstruction of the
physical facility necessary to house the hazardous materials. Identical in principle is the fact that
the proposed motorcycle rental use clearly has potential significant adverse sound impacts which
have not been studied whatsoever in the processing of this C.U.P. See Azusa Land Reclamation
Co. v.Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster(1997)52 Cal.App.4th 1165.
D. The fact that the subject project could have significant adverse sound
impacts has been recognized throughout the processing of an ordinance allowing for the use to
be conditionally permitted and during the processing of the subject application. The Council
previously recognized that modifications of the motors or mufflers on the motorcycles to be
rented should not be allowed so that the sound effect of the motorcycles could not be increased.
Further,the proposed conditions which attempt to control hours of operation recognize the fact
that there are times of the day and night when the rented motorcycles could have negative sound
impacts on residents. In fact,neither the applicant nor any member of the staff has stated that the
sound impacts could not be significant.
E. Even the conditions of approval which inherently recognize potential
sound impacts are not adequate. For example,the condition controlling hours of operation does
not make it clear that all motorcycles for rent must be on the lot and not in use after 5:OD p.m.
and before 9:00 a.m. The condition merely states that the hours of operation of the business are
limited from 9:00 a,m. to 5:00 p.m.and could easily result in a number of motorcycles being
rented at 10 minutes to 5:00 in the evening and used during the hours when the business is
supposed to be closed. Also, no condition limits the number of motorcycles which can be on the
lot or rented out at any time.
In summary,the record is replete with recognition of the fact that significant
negative sound impacts could occur as a result of this use, but no sound study or other technical
and professional environmental work has been provided to the Council to enable the Council to
make an informed judgment as to whether this use should be permitted. Without the benefit of
mar-05-01 02:07pm From-RICHARDS, WATSON L GERSHON 714 900 6230 T-096 P 00 AU F-3E3
RiCHAROS. WATSON B GERSHON
Mayor and Members of the City Council
of the City of Palm Springs
March 5,2001
Page 3
an Environmental Impact Report which,at a minimum, studies the potential sound impacts in a
technical and professional way,the Council cannot legally approve and issue the Conditional
Use Permit.
The legally correct course of action at this point would be for the Council to
return this[natter to staff for reprocessing which includes the preparation, review and
certification of an Environmental Impact Report. Choosing that approach at a minimum would
avoid litigation which could well quickly follow an approval in violation of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Thank you for your anticipated consideration of this letter.
Sincerely,
RICHARDS,WATSON& GERSHON,
Attorneys for Dr. Jane Smith r
By Jam�es L. MarkmanL.
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MARION GOLDIN
555 W. BARISTO ROAD
APARTMENT 23
PALM SPRINGS, GA.
92262
March 7, 2001
To: Mayor Will Kleindienst&Members of the City Council
Via Fax: (760) 323- 8207
I am truly appalled to learn that you have apparently granted even conditional
consideration for a motorcycle rental facility to operate smack in the middle of our
precious and fragile town.
What could you possibly have been thinking when you made such a decision? Surely not
the continuous noise that would be a constant irritant day and night; surely not the danger
to the pedestrians who find walking one of the many charms of visiting and living in
Palm Springs; surely not the danger to the car traffic that is already often greater than our
narrow streets can absorb; surely not the character and uniqueness of this town that so
many of you and us took decades to reclaim from the tawdriness of the seventies.
You cannot possibly believe that"motorcycle central" is consistent with the revival of
our residential and commercial areas; with film festivals and art fairs and museums and
modernism. How long do you think it would take for these enterprises to conclude that
they did not want to co-exist with a motorcycle mafia? And we all know that there are
plenty of other cities in our Valley who would love to entice them.
I spent my entire professional life as a network television news producer and reporter; in
the course of that career I came to realize that there were not only two sides to most
issues, but often three or more. But every so often we would come upon stories that were
dramatically one-sided;we referred to them as "no-brainers." This ill-conceived and ill-
considered motorcycle terminal is just that: a"no-bramer", with nothing positive to be
gained from its presence at the intersection of Indian and Ramon. Please, please kill this
proposal before it goes any further. Thank you.
Respectfully yours, r
Page 1 of 1
William Kleindienst
From: Roundeb@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2001 12:43 PM
To: willk@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; deynah@ci.palm-springs.ca.us;jimj@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; VEU
rono@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; jeanners@ci.palm-springs.ca.us
Cc: MarieLeech@thedesertsun.com
Subject: AGAINST relocating Harley-Davidson rental shop in downtown Palm Springs
As a Palm Springs resident and avid motorcyclist, I am strongly against the
relocation of Eagle Rider Palm Springs' rental shop to the corner of Ramon
and Indian Canyon.
My home is one block off Palm Canyon in Old Las Palmas. Every weekend I am
repeatedly harassed - inside my home - by the noise that Harley-Davidson
riders find so pleasing.
If you have any doubt that there are more than enough Harley-Davidsons in
downtown Palm Springs, I encourage you to take a chair at Einstein's Bagels
on any day of the week (as I frequently do). Bring your ear plugs. You'll
need them.
Motorcycles are totally banned in several Scandinavian cities because noisy,
obnoxious H-D riders have trashed the acceptability of all motorcyclists.
How long must the residents of Palm Springs tolerate the aggressive rudeness
that defines the Harley-Davidson subculture?
No one argues with Harley riders' right to recreation. What about the our
right to simply be left in peace?
Obligations make it impossible for me to be in town tonight. I would dearly
love to be able to personally express my not uncommon opinions to the City
Council and tonight's citizen attendees.
Thank you for your consideration.
Thomas A Rounds
640 N Belardo Road
3/7/2001
Mar 07 01 11 : 36a Harold Matzner
316-1650 p' 1
Mar-05-01 1a:36 Barbara Proctor 760-416-1039 P.02
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Much 7, 2001, City Council Chambers, 7:00 fr
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The following is our suggested atratugy far gUtiug the City Council to listen to.,the needs of the residcl s RECEIVED r
and noighborhoods for n on vole on flhe conditiunal use peruhil approved by the Planning Connninsiun forte n(-r
tile
above business.
Please plan to attend file Cify Council meeting March 7 a17:00 in(:ily Council Chnntbets. We
wand our numbers to be impressive and to visually tell (lie City we arc serious Almon our
neighborhoods. We also know file 1'S Bureau ol"Tourisin is conflicting people Io attend this
meeting in livor of-the businuss. They are saying the dissenting neighbors are"a few affluent
honlenwnurs representing if small portion of the city...fighting our tourism efforts,and we need
to lxuld together and stand up for our industry."
2. Pleasc contact 3 other people and provide them a copy or this material, Ask each of them to alms
pass it along to 3 Fxvple, bncourage them to attend(his important meeting and spook out.
3. Write a letter to the edittrr of the Dissent Sun. Use your own words hul consider addressing file
fullowingissuc,: resident Clotho neighborhood, support sensitive economic growth,
husiness and tourism for our city, fa F the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Rental businuss planned
for the earner of Indian Canyon and Ramon is Inappropriate Ibr our downtown arcu. We are ml
opposed to the business but the location for the business_ We will ba working from the other vnd
to have an editorial in die flaper not this issuu.
4. Wrilc a letter to tie City wuncil/mayor/Mmtager and cc Hope Sullivan.OfTice of Ncigbixidwod
lnvcllventeat. Also cu Christine If nnolund(373 S Monk Vista Dr 92262,Fax 778-1 f 09 or aulnil
5imp1vd0ltn7raol.cohn)as we are providing council wit-a nap(good visual rullection o'voters)
with a dot showing where the opposition is, The CMs name is David Ready. bus number Ibr all
ofthusc individuals is 323.82U7. '[ell tix:w ufyuur opposition lu this location furlhis husincss —
nul soclose la residunlial neighborhuuJs. SugKesl auulher location, Iryue can got this hullo to
City Hell by March I,if will go into the packets fur City Council tnumbers and they will have it
for Life Mnrch 7"'ntcctii% I ryou do not get the lunar in by March 70',bltag 10 copies to the
meeting. Give 9 to the City Clerk and use tlw uthcr to read to file council during public communt,
Suggestion: Asa resldehll eflht("S-!?Na'u Civ¢ Neighllorhoorf,I uppwc exlendint:it
conditional use permit fix(flu Fuglu litider MuWrcycic Rental business proposed for Kalnon and
Indian Canyua A husiness ot'tltis type will create a carnival like atmosphere and is in direct
opfimidnn to the pudcsorlan Rleldly.peaceful,quit,-,village onvironlnent we enjoy in our city.A
busho,il u(thie type is beet located j11,111 bldustrnd perk orsimilrir area and ins oy 1'rtnn rcailluoultd
nctghborhoods.
As nearby residents of this location,we arc a alled and C tic�crncd thaf file City would ovell
consider alluwing a hu.shlass of this type in iteo conflict with the work ncighborn have done far
yells to keep downtown noise pollution at a tolerable level, We want to maintain file quint in this
area and preserve the mnlltyoflil'e ol'our small ncighborhood.
5. We will have the reps from each neighborhood organization speak;it public comncnl lbilowed
by individual residents. We will individually address cavil of the points in the nppcal. We would
like each ol'lhc residcfts m w1k about an issue as well. We want speakers to address dlf!'crunt
poinIVNsues. lfyott Jul not have a spccifie issuo to speak to you could road a teller()vhich will
be provided lit the meeting) that i.%already in the packcl ceeh council ntembur received,a linter
you have written and are providing,a published letter to the editor, Also imtwdnnl if yen do flirt
have an issue or letter or arc uncomfortable slxuk ing to of group,you can slate your ozone,
addross,your opposition to this husiness in this localien and indicate you vote in PS. Lot council
members know you will be watching wl ru voles with the rosildculs in mind,
6 Call our city council pcoldc and let each of Won know you oppose this hu4irluss ill this locution
and ask Them to vote in oppusillun-•ns flit elected representatives of the residun(s. Fa.e 32:1.8207
!tannic Roller Spurgin 327.8351 or 325.1034(home)
Ron Chlcn 32J-8200 �� ,! -'-(+e
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I)uynaHcnlges 320.892(r 1 �e-r1�1-e
Jim]rams 323-11200 S, y.e N, rr 4-t-,�> l /L,l-t? r T,o r✓ I °
Will K{eifxiiunsl 323.5499 �
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION This is space for County Clerk's Filing Stamp
(2015.5.C.C.P)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Riverside _
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I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of Proof of Publication of
the County aforesaid;I am over the age of eighteen - ---
years,and not a party to or interested in the No.7309 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
above-entitled matter.I am the principal clerk of a NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL
printer of the,DESERT SUN PUBLISHING case Nos. 9.0852
COMPANY a newspaper Of general circulation, 490 South Indian Canyon Drive
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council
tinted and published in the C1 of Palm Springs, of the City of Palm Springs, California, will hold a
P p city public hearing at its meeting of March 7, 2001.
County of Riverside,and which newspaper has been The City Council meeting begins at 7 00 pp.m. in
uncil the Co Chambers at City Hall, 3200 E. Too-
adjudged anewspaper of general circulation by the I quia Canyon Way, Palm Springs
The purpose of the hearing is to consider an so-
Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of peal of the decision of the Planning Commission
to grant a Conditional Use Permit, subject to
California under the date of March 24,1988.Case Conditions, for a Motorcycle Rental use at 490
Number 191236;that the notice,of which the InanCanyo Way The property s zonedSouth an Zon
annexed is a printed copy(set in type not smaller -- --than non pariel,has been published in each regular
and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any -
supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: l
February 23rd
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�a
All in the year 2001
I certify(or declare)under penalty of perjury that the -aT, ni Tau� snl,i�c,
—,
foregoing is true and correct. °
23rd Requests to use existing facilities are categoncal-
Iy exempt from an environmental assessment per
Dated at Palm Springs,California this-------------day Seetion 15301 of the California Environmental
Quality Act(CECA)
February It any individual or group challenges the action in
cow:, sues rased may be limited to only those
of---------------------------------------2001 issues raised at the public hear,g described in
this notice or in written correspandence at or pri-
or to the City Council hearing.An opportunity will
�q be given at said hearing for all interested persons
x l -__-__- to be heard Questions regarding this case may
be directed to Hope V. Sullivan, Department of
Planning and Building, 760/323-3245.
Signature PATRICIA A SANDERS
City Clerk
PUB. February 23, 2001
U, EAGLERIDER HARLEY-DAVIDSON RENTALS R
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Midway Dr. Suite A PH 619-222-8822 19345 N Wian Ave. PO Box 49 PH 760-251-5990
San Diego, 92110 FAX 619-222-3881 Palm Springs CA.92258 FAX 760-251-5980
January 8, 2001
EAGLERIDER is proposing to open the abandoned gas station on the corner of Indian Canyon
and Ramon, for the purpose of renting Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Under the terms of my
contract with Harley-Davidson, and the terms of the Conditional Use Permit from the City of
Palm Springs, all of our bikes will retain the stock muffler systems.
We have the support of the Downtown business core and are looking for support from the
business directly around our location. I am asking that you please sign our support request.
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To:The Mayor and City Council of Palm Springs
March 1,2001
Dear Honorable Mayor and Council Members,
We are extremely opposed to the change in the ordinance that has allowed the approval of a Harley-Davidson
motorcycle rental shop to be plated in our downrown area.
Sound carries in Palm Springs due to the sound bounce effect of the mountain.Currently,anyone can"hear a
motorcycle"roaring down a street from many streets away from the motorcycle.
There are many occasions one cannot carry on a"conversation in an outdone"restaurant when motorcycles
are going by or even idling.
Safety is another faetor of concern.We do not want stringers driving around out neighborhoods invading our
Percy
We atc"degrading"the image of Palm Springs by allowing motorcycles to be ever present in our city.
If you looked at last weekend's New York Time's Pashion Magazine,Palm Springs was depicted as a chic,
upscale,and`in"place to be_I guarantee you that if you"degrad:e out image";The New York Times,'Vanity
Fair,The New Yorker,The I.A.Times,and dozens of other magazines and TV stories "Will vanish". Palm.
Springs will sink into a carnival city that no one will want to write about,except to weep about its demise,
One must ask:Why in the world would a Mayor and City Council.want to"degrade their city's image"?
The reason people come here is for"quiet,peace and a village like atmosphere that they cannot find in their
own community".
We were"not included'in the issue of the ordinance change. We don't want Motorcycles rented out in Palm
Springs____no matter who tents them.
Our new boundaries are:Indian,Hemtosa,Chia,and the Movie Colony side of Alejo,per our Boatel's vote.
Thank
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March 1, 2001
To: City Council
From: Palm Springs residents
Subject: Our objection to the Motorcycle Rental Business
Attached is a map depicting Palm Springs neighborhoods in opposition to the Conditional Use
Permit approved by the Planning Commission for the Eaglerider Motorcycle Rental business at
the corner of Ramon and Indian Canyon. Your packet contains letters written by each of these
neighborhoods collectively and by individuals residents in opposition to this business at this
location. These neighborhoods represent a total of 2165 households.
Please respect the concerns of a large number of Pahn Springs households around this issue and
recommend this business find a location that impact residential neighborhoods.
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March 5, 2001
City Manager and Council Members,
As a residents of the of the Vista Santa Rosa development neighborhood, we are
extremely concerned that the city is considering extending a conditional use permit for
the Eagle Rider Motorcycle Rental business to be located at Ramon and Indian Canyon.
When we moved to the desert a year and a half ago, we chose to purchase a home in close
proximity to the downtown area so that we could walk to town in the evenings and enjoy
the shops and restaurants along Palm Canyon. Believe me, conversation comes to a halt
when a motorcycle roars past,or worse,when one sits waiting for a light to change. I'm
sure the patrons who enjoy sitting on the balcony of The Falls, or in front of Starbucks, or
at any of the numerous outdoor style cafes, will find other establishments to
frequent...like those on El Paseo.
Another consideration that causes us concern are the number of children in this area who
would be at risk. Children walk to and from school and play outside, and mothers are out
with their babies in strollers in this area where there are no sidewalks. This is not an
affluent neighborhood. Many of the residents do not have cars and walk everywhere they
go. Where are these rental motorcycles going to go? Where are they going to practice
before they take off for a fun day in Palm Springs? Around and around our residential
streets,that's where.
Please help us maintain our community in keeping with the pedestrian friendly
environment that we now enjoy. A business of this kind belongs in a more industrial
area, not adjacent to our quaint and historical downtown and neighborhoods.
Thank you,
Mike Martin
Deanna Martin
535 S Calle Santa Rosa
Palm Springs, California
92264
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Alexandra and Sidney Sheldon
425 Via Lola
Palm Springs, California 9226
6 May 2001
palm Springs City Council
Dear Council Members:
As a long time citizens of Palms Springs we are most
concerned about the quality of life that we have
enjoyed here for so many years.
In recent times there has been much discussion of
noise pollution, and we are opposed to any business
furthering this kind of problem.
The Council needs to be aware c` the fact that residents
live in Palm Springs ... and that tourists come to Palm
Springs... to enjoy,the peacefulness and the charm of
the village atmosphere; and to get away from the noise
of Los Angeles and other large cities.
We sincerely hope that the city will establish some kind
of noise pollution ordinance that would not only address
existing businesses, but any future businesses in our
wonderful city as well.
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Sincerely,
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To: The Mayor and City Council of Palm Springs
March 1,2001
Dear Honorable Mayor and Council Members,
We are extremely opposed to the change in the ordinance that has allowed the approval of a Harley-Davidson
motorcycle rental shop to be placed in our downtown area.
Sound carries in Palm Springs due to the sound bounce effect of the mountain. Currently, anyone can"hear a
motorcycle" roaring down a street from many streets away from the motorcycle.
There are many occasions one cannot carry on a "conversation in an outdoor" restaurant when motorcycles
are going by or even idling.
Safety is another factor of concern. We do not want strangers driving around our neighborhoods invading out
privacy.
We are "degrading" the image of Palm Springs by allowing motorcycles to be ever present in our city.
If you looked at last weekend's New York Time's Fashion Magazine, Palm Springs was depicted as a chic,
upscale, and"in"place to be. I guarantee you that if you "degrade our image";The New York Times,Vanity
Fair, The New Yorker,The LA Times, and dozens of other magazines and TV stories `Swill vanish". Palm
Springs will sink into a carnival city that no one will want to write about, except to weep about its demise.
One must ask: Why in the world would a Mayor and City Council want to "degrade their city's image"?
The reason people come here is for"quiet,peace and a village like atmosphere that they cannot find in their
own community".
We were "not included' in the issue of the ordinance change. We don't want Motorcycles rented out in Palm
Springs.... no matter who rents them.
Our new boundaries are: Indian, Hermosa, Chia, and the Movie Colony side of Alejo,per our Board's vote.
Thank you
Jane Smith,
President
928 s4ueaida gaCnsas, gabn S/2.wsp, Tal�ua,92262
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pear Members. Change in Noise Ordinance
As an owners of two properties on Indian Ave, namely Ballantlnes Hotels at 726 and 1420, (as
well a being year round resident), we write to express our deep dut a at the change of noise
ordinance which would further Increase and encourage motorbike rentals or traffic.
Do any of you Irv@ on Indian Avenue?
Do any of you have hotels on Indian Avenue where guests complain about motorbike noise?
The noise of regutartraffic is bad enough,so why do you want to encourage more noise ferihose
of us who live and work in the center of Palm Springs?
What are the benefits to the community to accommodate•
1. A downtown rental store for motorbikes?
2. The bikers'weekend?
We ride a motorbike ourselves, and I am well qualified to shout For the individual's freedom. We
are community whose well-being ought to proveil over any self-centered individual rights,
especially If these rights detract from the community's general health.
In our view the change of ordinance is biased, and is corrupting*,he community's rights—those of
us who pay property taxes, TOT, create local employment and rho are trying to make Palm
Springs an even more pleasant place to ericy life.
What income will trio city receive from the bike rental store and dons i,have a vested interest in
IS success?
What is wrong with the existing rental Iccatians?
In addition,the biker weekend produces minimum revenues, a mass mentality of PS as a day
tripper destination,terrifies downtown for ordinary residents 3 visitors and generates noise and
air pollution to which we strongly object.
We would like the courtesy of a written reply to the above answers, please.
Thank you.
Ance
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03/67/29F,1 12:03 3239531432 LESARON MOPUZZI PAF.x B1
March i. 2M1
Mavol hilt Kleindienst
MCrtnhcry „I'thc City Co";ncil
Palm soma-. C,ly Hail
.12t><I 'I'allquiti Canyon Way
Palm Sp in-N. CA 92262
Itc; Mnfim:. , v Rental Shop at Runv,n
Mrn Mayur and HonorableCoun¢ilPEOPIC
AN .,hOlpeowning reddent and men-docr tfth: Boisd of Directors +. 'the Tahq'uiti River Estate
I Iplucnwnori Agweiation, I :an writing ir, oppu<itlon ur the grinning of n request allowing
innlr+irvrr ,..;ilr4 ur rentals m Rarnou mid Indiuu C:uty,tn.
Ibvin- ondurod several years of motorcycle .-ttckends and the terrible n•oi.sc thcae vchicic<
pmdw:r. it would he a grave mi,entke to approvr year-round molocydc rentals in an area so
It, liunir,. From my loc;rtlon on Sun Ltacnzo rc.0 ih_ Tahyuiv River. 1 would he subiccl
lu the um i,nn revving and acceleration nl These which arc noudtle chiefh• for the
horrilir vaekrl they produce.
Alillou"h I aplueciate the sense of!recdom a Hurley Date idaun represcnts.
1p ,a,rratc to sacrifice the,Deuce and a auuuility of Palm m-. •s vi that a fcw.yts laic can
crawl Li p ulitl let oovc' in nl„y r7e b whood.
I orgQ vrlu ur deny this request and suggest an alte note location much further boon 1x oPle's
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To Palm Springs City Council:
In the eight years I've lived in Palm Spri alp, I've witnessed a reinvigorated and exciting
downtown atmosphere tape shape. With consistent and deliberate planning by the City and
community leaders, our jewel in,the desert once again sparkles. Our pride in our warm,
friendly "village" has soared; we've experienced a renaissance as the world bag rediscovered
our unique blend of charm, history and beauty. Through the City Council's planning and
vision it has shepherded this renewal.
We are now laced with many options and cboijes as we continue to shape that vision. I am
writing to urge you not to make wrong choices in the face of this "embarrassment of
riches" we have before us. I believe baving a. motorcycle rental operation in the downtown
vicinity of our village is the wrong choice.
I vigorously disagree with Mr. Joe Dundara.'s contention (Az Dvszrt Sun, February 27,
2001) that the presence of a motorcycle rental business "wouldn't change the atmosphere
of the city at all" because prunsrily it's doctors, lawyers and European tourists who rent
them. T1.fact is that motorcycles are just as loud no matter wbo rides them. Doctors,
lawyers and Europeans don't add any more: cache tc the business of renting motorcycles, I
believe that's a flimsy rationale and a lame attempt at sugarcoating the issue.
While our success in the city, particularly downtown, clearly depends on tourists, let us
make our choices on sound strategic planning and avoid decisions we may regret. A
constant parade of motorcycles in our downtown is not right for Pahn Springs and will
seriously diminish the charm that is so apr-reciated by our residents and visitors alike.
Let's 1¢eep motorcycles out of downtown.
Gincerely,
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03/07/01 15:52 FAX 7603205179 BILL EDELEN 0 001
Qrlld Sp9iy
William Edelen O�
TO: THE MAYOR THE CITY COUNCIL G'/ryGL�P
FROM: WILLIAM EDELEN
555 WEST BARISTO RD
PALM SPRINGS, CA.
IT IS JUST BEYOND HUMAN COMPREHENSION THAT A MOTORCYCLE RENTAL
BUSINESS WOULD BE APPROVED IN THE LOCATION REQUESTED.
THE HISTORIC SECTION OF WEST PALM SPRINGS, WEST OF PALM CANYON,
IS ONE OF THE LOVELIEST IN THE ENTIRE VALLEY_
HOW ANYONE COULD CONSIDER SHATTERING THIS BEAUTY WITH THE
OBSCENE NOISE OF MOTORCYCLES RACING THEIR ENGINES IS JUST BEYOND
BELIEF.
I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT HUMAN BEINGS WITH NORMAL INTELLIGENCE ARE
EVEN CONSIDERING SUCH AN APPROVAL.
SINCERELY
BILL EDELEN
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555 W.Barisro Rd-,#C-11,Palm Springs,CA 9ZZ6Z
Mar 07 01 11 : 36a Harold Matzner 318-1650 10- 1
Mar-05-01 18:36 Barbara Proctor
760-416-3039 P•02
Strategy For the Harley Davidstm Motoreyclu Rental Conditional Use permit appeal „r,,j id'P,R 7 2001 tp
March 7,2001, Clly Council Chanibars, 7:00 Fl CEIVED
Tile fdluwing is our sti• ested state
gy for getting the City Council to listen 4r the needs of the residents
salt neighborhoods for n no vplc kin (he conditional use per approved by die 1'lamiillg Commission fur
the shove business.
I. 1'len5c pion to attend the City Council meeting March 7 at 7,00 in City Council Chambers
want our numbers to be impressive and Rt visually lull the Ci . We
ly we are serious xiwal our
neighborhoods. We also know Ihu 1'S Bureau of'fouririn is oullincting people lu attend this
meeting in laver of(he business, They arc saying the dissenting neighbors arc"a taw'amnum
t oba band
together
representing n small portion of the eity..,fighting our tourism efforts,unit we need
to lwatd lugetltcr and su1nJ up for Our iudushy,^
2. Please contact 3 other people and pn)vidu(hem a copy of this material. Ask each of than, to also
Pass i(along to 3 Fxvplu, Lncouril(hem to attend this important meeting and spank out.
3• Write a Idler le the editor of the lhsert Sun. Use your own words bill wnsider addrussing the
rullowing Issues: resident ot'0tc
business and fiurisln for our city, rnilihe ilarley OawiO un Motorcycle Rental usiness plagronned
for die corner of Indian Canyon and Know"is inappropriate for our downtown area, We arc llul
uppoacd to the business but the location for the business., We will be working from ihu other slid
to have an editorial in die paper re this issue.
C Wrilu n letter to taw City cuuncil/may0dManager and cc Hupe Sullivan,Office of Ne iµldturhood
Invillvemmn• Also cc Christine I jai"frond(3 73 5 Mon(c Vista Dr 92262,irax 778-1109 or email
with a h5110! com)as we are provlJing council widi a map(good visual rullection of voters)
with a dot shnwifig where the ulil7usition is, The CMs name is David Ready. Phu number lirr all
ol'thcac iudividuais is 323•ti207. 'f ell dwm ufyuur opposition lu this Iocatiun fur ibis hu11ncss•11
nUl so close to residunliul neighborhuuds. Suggest anolhur loctitimt, If yarn can get this lcl(er to
City Hell by March I-it will gar into the packets fur City Council members and they will have it
for the March 7a'uiceling, I ryou do not get the Icuer in by March 7"',brilig 10 copivs lu the
mcuting. Give 910 the City Clerk and use the other to read to lbe council during public contmern,
SOWestiun: Asa resident urlhcPS.7rxku CI v¢ Neighborhood,I uppuac csamadlnp a
cuadilionul we permit I'w thu Fa I ycl
dler Met-o- e Rental bushim%proposed for Kununt and
hdiart in'T t tile
A hilsiness 01•drie type will create a carnival like alnlosplicru and is In direct
upposiomr to the pudcswlan rr(aldiy.pceccrul,quiet,vlliage cnvilanment we cn)oy in our elly.A
busliwss urlhis type is bust located in,111111dudoal park orsimiha area and away rnrnt mvidwahil
neighborhoods.
As nearby residents of(Ilia lacalioll,we are�a eotledo�iled and corn that the City would avup
consider allowing a bushtess ol'16is type in dheTe con(liul with the work nuiahboci have June I-or
ywi s to keep duwnlmvn noise pollution at a tolerable level. We want to nuilludo the quiet ill Olis
area and pm:lumc the gllallty Off*ut'uur small ricighburbnud.
5, We will Inivc(he reps front each ncighboriwod orgm,inition speak a( public common, Ibllowed
by individual residents. We will individually address each of the points in the npputrf We would
like each ol'Ilm rusidmta to talk abuul all issue Its wolf, We want speakers(e address dlffunmt
puints/issucs. Ifyml(tar not have a apcoiftu issue to speak to you could road a letter(which will
be pmvidetl at the meeting) 1112L is already in the packet uaell council nlumbur received,a linter
you have wri(tun:and are providing n published letter to the editor. Also iugamatil if yea du oar(
have an issue or letter or arc uneomfortable speaking to a group,you can Slate your name,
address,your opposition to lllis business in this loealiou and indicate you vote in FS. Let cuuucil
members know ytiu will be walchiog wbo votes with the residcros in mind,6 Call our city council luaipk sad in each of Wcm know yell oppose this:baldness ill thin loculioll
and ask then,to vote in oplmsiliun--as die elected represcri alives of die rusidnts. Fax 323.8207
Jeannie Huller Spurgin 327.83.1 or 325-1031 (hrnnc)
Run Chian 323-8200
DeynuHodges 320.8926 rS-e -0 WC, )eSTQo'Y' rHP
Jim Junes 323-8200
Will Klehaiienst 327.5499
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Mich 7, 2001
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:Vlcnthcr� nil the City Council
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;�oo'hnhtluili Canyon Way
I'i lln Spin ,,. CA 92262
Rc titidoic .;:lc Rental Shop al Ramon
Mi INlitwi ilnd I lonvruMe ( ounctlpeultic:
\, it hulllcm icing rexidettt ultd nteirl qr of the Board of Directors ()jf the Talul 1, River EstatCs
l,lllll'llb IIl'I ,l�lSUClal1011. I Will wl-itiltg it, oppo,eiti0n to the giumin, of it Vc(ltic5it illhtwi
nmlitri t.'L: .•,Ics or rcntals al Ramon mud Indian Canyon.
IIit%inp cI IIn :d several veto's ot7molorcycic weekends and the terrible I)oIec Ihcsc veil icicx
pronitit v, n tYmild be a grave mistake to approve year-round nxrtocycic rentals in im ;urn so
a i„ h,r i. >, From in}' b,r,ilion on S;In t,orcrizo rear the Tltligorti River. I wnnld he smhject
it) the r lcv ing and acccleialion of lhcse machines which urr notable Chiefly I'm the
hi,lril'ie m l,ct they ploducc
llthnti th I ,y)prwittc file some of I'reecluni a I Iai ley Davidson represents. i 1.14)Iy iti
uiappmpriph; to sacrilicc th. c�<u?tl lran ilty of Pulnt Sn[iLlb. . >.thll i few imttnrti man
Cripl,k,ilp :uttl.let loose' in nw uei-Itbt,?rhotnl
I urpc \.00 deny 111is request anti zu,_scSt an alternate localion 11111CII further I'mm people's
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MARION GOLDIN f L-AR 72001
555 W. BARISTO ROAD ', REGENFr'
APARTMENT 23
PALM SPRINGS , CA.
922152
March 7, 2001
To: Mayor Will Kleindienst&Members of the City Council
Via Fax: (760)323- 8207
I am truly appalled to learn that you have apparently granted even conditional
consideration for a motorcycle rental facility to operate smack in the middle of our
precious and fragile town.
What could you possibly have been thinking when you made such a decision? Surely not
the continuous noise that would be a constant irritant day and night; surely not the danger
to the pedestrians who find walking one of the many charms of visiting and living in
Palm Springs; surely not the danger to the car traffic that is already often greater than our
narrow streets can absorb; surely not the character and uniqueness of this town that so
many of you and us took decades to reclaim from the tawdriness of the seventies.
You cannot possibly believe that"motorcycle central" is consistent with the revival of
our residential and commercial areas; with film festivals and art fairs and museums and
modernism. How long do you think it would take for these enterprises to conclude that
they did not want to co-exist with a motorcycle mafia? And we all know that there are
plenty of other cities in our Valley who would love to entice them.
I spent my entire professional life as a network television news producer and reporter;in
the course of that career I came to realize that there were not only two sides to most
issues, but often three or more. But every so often we would come upon stories that were
dramatically one-sided;we referred to them as "no-brainers." This ill-conceived and ill-
considered motorcycle terminal is just that: a"no-brainer", with nothing positive to be
gained from its presence at the intersection of Indian and Ramon. Please, please kill this
proposal before it goes any further. Thank you.
Respectfully yours, / 0
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PETCR M TH0050N K`IZAR tP MAIIIHA M c-cuTIA
Mayor and Members of the City Council ecin
of the City of Palm Springs
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs,California 92263
Re: Invalidity of proposed approval of the motorcycle
rental C,U.P, for lack of compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (Case 5-0852)
Dear Mayor and Members of the Council:
The undersigned represents Dr.Jane Smith whose interest in this matter is shared
by other homeowners' associations as noted in the minutes of Planning Commission meetings on
this subject. Generally speaking,that group of citizens is interested in maintaining the village
atmosphere of Palm Springs, including the enjoyment of peace and quiet in their neighborhoods.
These interested citizens are convinced that the approval of the subject C.U.P. could well disrupt
that atmosphere and the peace and quiet now enjoyed by numerous Palm Springs residents.
Further,from our point of view,it appears to be clear that the proposed approval of the
motorcycle rental use permit without the benefit of the processing of an Environmental Impact
Report which, at a minimum, studies the sound impacts of the proposed project, would be in
violation of the California Environmental Quality Act. The Planning Commission purported to
approve the project on the basis of a categorical exemption contained in Section 15301 of the
CEQA Guidelines. That action was incorrect and a similar Council action would be incorrect for
all of the following reasons:
A. That categorical exemption contemplates the expansion of an existing use
in an existing structure,not a change of use in a circumstance where the new use clearly could
have environmental impacts not associated with the former use.
B- The categorical exemption stated in Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines is one that deals with changes of use,but even that section does not allow for a
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my-05-01 02:OTpm From-RICHARDS, WATSON i GERSHON 714 930 6230 T-096 P.D03/004 F-343
RICHARDS, WATSON d GERSHON
Mayor and Members of the City Council
of the City of Palm Springs
March 5,2001
Page 2
categorical exemption if there are environmental impacts inherent in the new use as compared to
the prior use.
C. A finding that a project is categorically exempt must be based on
substantial evidence contained in the administrative record presented to the Planning
Commission or the City Council,Meridian Office Systems, Inc, v_ State Lands Commission
(1990)222 Cal.App.3d 153. Further,for a categorical exemption to apply,that substantial
evidence must demonstrate that a conversion to a new use will not result in a new,different or
exacerbated environmental impact. In other words, the fact that a facility is being reused does
not in and of itself automatically trigger a categorical exemption from CEQA. To illustrate that
principle, one could not argue that the storage of hazardous materials in the subject former Filling
station would be categorically exempt simply because there is no major reconstruction of the
physical facility necessary to house the hazardous materials. Identical in principle is the fact that
the proposed motorcycle rental use clearly has potential significant adverse sound imparts which
have not been studied whatsoever in the processing of this C.U.P. See Azusa Land Reclamation
Co. v. Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster(1997) 52 Cal.App. 4th 1165.
D. The fact that the subject project could have significant adverse sound
impacts has been recognized throughout the processing of an ordinance allowing for the use to
be conditionally permitted and during the processing of the subject application. The Council
previously recognized that modifications of the motors or mufflers on the motorcycles to be
rented should not be allowed so that the sound effect of the motorcycles could not be increased.
Further,the proposed conditions which attempt to control hours of operation recognize the fact
that there are times of the day and night when the rented motorcycles could have negative sound
impacts on residents. In fact,neither the applicant nor any member of the staff has stated that the
sound impacts could not be significant.
E. Even the conditions of approval which inherently recognize potential
sound impacts are not adequate. For example,the condition controlling hours of operation does
not make it clear that all motorcycles for rent must be on the lot and not in use after 5:00 p.m.
and before 9:00 a.m. The condition merely states that the hours of operation of the business are
limited from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and could easily result in a number of motorcycles being
rented at 10 minutes to 5:00 in the evening and used during the hours when the business is
supposed to be closed. Also,no condition limits the number of motorcycles which can be on the
lot or rented out at any time.
In summary, the record is replete with recognition of the fact that significant
negative sound impacts could occur as a result of this use, but no sound study or other technical
and professional environmental work has been provided to the Council to enable the Council to
make an informed j udgment as to whether this use should be permitted. Without the benefit of
Mir-05-0I 02:07pm From-RICHARDS, WATSON 6 GERSHON 7I4 900 6230 T-OK P 004/004 F-343
RICHARDS,WATSON @ GERSHON
Mayor and Members of the City Council
of the City of Palm Springs
March 5,2001
Page 3
an Environmental Impact Report which,at a minimum,studies the potential sound impacts in a
technical and professional way,the Council cannot legally approve and issue the Conditional
Use Permit.
The legally correct course of action at this point would be for the Council to
return this matter to staff for reprocessing which includes the preparation,review and
certification of an Environmental Impact Report. Choosing that approach at a minimum would
avoid litigation which could well quickly follow an approval in violation of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Thank you for your anticipated consideration of this letter.
Sincerely,
RICHARDS,WATSON& GERSHON,
Attorneys for Dr. Jane Smith
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3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
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Re: Invalidity of proposed approval of the motorcycle
rental C.U.P. for lack of compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (Case 5-0952)
Dear Mayor and Members of the Council:
The undersigned represents Dr.Jane Smith whose interest in this matter is shared
by other homeowners' associations as noted in the minutes of Planning Commission meetings on
this subject. Generally speaking,that group of citizens is interested in maintaining the village
atmosphere of Palm Springs, including the enjoyment of peace and quiet in their neighborhoods.
These interested citizens are convinced that the approval of the subject C.U.P. could well disrupt
that atmosphere and the peace and quiet now enjoyed by numerous Palm Springs residents.
Further, from our point of view,it appears to be clear Ebat the proposed approval of the
motorcycle rental use permit without the benefit of the processing of an Environmental Impact
Report which, at a miniature,studies the sound impacts of the proposed project,would b
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violation of the California Environmental Quality Act. The Planning Commission purported to
approve the project on the basis of a categorical exemption contained in Section 15301 of the
CEQA Guidelines. That action was incorrect and a similar Council action would be incorrect for
all of the following reasons:
A. That categorical exemption contemplates the expansion of an existing use
in an existing structure,not a change of use in a circumstance where the new use clearly could
have environmental impacts not associated with the former use.
B. The categorical exemption stated in Section 15303 of the CEQA
Guidelines is one that deals with changes of use,but even that section does not allow for a
William Kleindienst
From: Stanley Kooi [koois2@yahoo.coml
Sent: Wednesday,March 07, 2001 10:01 AM
To: Will Kleindienst
Subject: Motorcycle facility
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Dear Mayor, R�GEP�
I oppose granting a permit for a motorcycle
rental store at the corner of Indian Canyon and Ramon.
I think this facility would cause noise and not
be in character with the neighborhood
The Warm Sands area (Vista Santa Rosa) has
improved greatly in the last few years and this would
be a step backward.
Sincerely
Stanley J. Kooi
564 S. Calle Encilia
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Subject:AGAINST relocating Harley-Davidson rental shop in downtown Palm Springs
As a Palm Springs resident and avid motorcyclist, I am strongly against the
relocation of Eagle Rider Palm Springs' rental shop to the corner of Ramon
and Indian Canyon.
My home is one block off Palm Canyon in Old Las Palmas. Every weekend I am
repeatedly harassed - inside my home - by the noise that Harley-Davidson
riders find so pleasing.
If you have any doubt that there are more than enough Harley-Davidsons in
downtown Palm Springs, I encourage you to take a chair at Einstein's Bagels
on any day of the week (as I frequently do). Bring your ear plugs. You'll
need them.
Motorcycles are totally banned in several Scandinavian cities because noisy,
obnoxious H-D riders have trashed the acceptability of all motorcyclists.
How long must the residents of Palm Springs tolerate the aggressive rudeness
that defines the Harley-Davidson subculture?
No one argues with Harley riders' right to recreation. What about the our
right to simply be left in peace?
Obligations make it impossible for me to be in town tonight. I would dearly
love to be able to personally express my not uncommon opinions to the City
Council and tonight's citizen attendees.
Thank you for your consideration.
Thomas A Rounds
640 N Belardo Road
3/7/2001 /
03/07/2001 12:16 322-1298 BILL ALEXANDER PAGE 01
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To : The Mayor , The City Council
And The Planning Commission
From : William Alexander
555 West Baristo Rd .
Palm Springs , Ca . 92262
Folks , I've lived in this city since 1947 and have
Seen many good projects run out of town for many
unfounded reasons . This Motorcycle rental business
in the proposed location does not fall in that
category . There are a few Bike owners who have
mufflers on their machines ! I want to emphasize a
Damn Few ! ! . If you folks approve this business in
this location you will have started the rapid decline
of that whole end of town ! ! ! . Have you ever heard
a Harley being tuned up ? racing the engine up to
max RPM'S over and over . Can you recall listening
to just one mufflerless bike which can vibrate a
whole block with sound decibels up beyond the
highest recordable scales ? .
03/07/2001 12:16 322-1298 BILL ALEXANDER PAGE 02
How about trying to run a business in any close
proximity to 8 or 10 hours of Bike traffic daily ,
multiplied by not only the rental bikers , but their
friends also . The probability that this place would
become a hangout for Bikers who need their bikes
repaired ( tuned up etc. ) is almost a certainty .
I'm sure the folks who want to operate this
business will swear up and down that all their
bikes will have legal mufflers and that the shop
will not attract bikers who have none . The second
they start repairing bikes for the general public we
will be subjected to not only the window rattling
noise , but the drag racing that we experience
right now On West Baristo when the bikers hit
town every year . You can't even hear your T V
When they rev them up and screech off down the
street . It would seem that this business should be
located up on North Indian . Please don't destroy
this down town area ! .
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RE: Proposed Harley Davidson Motorcycle Rental Conditional Use Permit to be Located at Indian
Canyon and Ramon Rd.
Dear All City Council Members, City Manager, &City Mayor:
As a resident of the Palm Springs Tennis Club Condominiums, I oppose extending a
conditional use permit for the Eagle Rider Motorcycle Rental business proposed forthe site at Indian
Canyon and Ramon Rd. A business of this type will create a carnival like atmosphere and is indirect
opposition to the pedestrian friendly,PEACEFUL, quiet,village environment we enjoy in our city.
A business of this type is best located in an industrial park or similar area and away from residential
neighborhoods.
As my property is very close to this location,I am very concerned that the City would even
consider allowing a business of this type to go at this location. I feel that these motorcycles would
be used up and down Baristo Rd. and Ramon Rd. and create a very bad noise situation for all of us.
When the Motorcycle groups come into town,we can hear them while they are on Palm Canyon Dr.
That is just once a year and is tolerable,but to think that we could have that kind of noise on a daily
basis is something that I don't feel we could tolerate at all. There is something about Motorcycle
riders that they seem to enjoy making a lot of noise. I have no objection to Motorcycles at all,just
the noise that these might cause for us on a continuing basis.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Respectfully,
Shirley Rake
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Martha Edgmon
From: Simplyclh@aol.comf:'r`f.
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 5:10 PM G�
To: marthaE@ci.palm-springs.ca.us
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Mayor and City Council members,
I have had the opportunity to talk with a couple of you by phone (thank you
again)to share my thoughts and concerns on the CUP for the Eaglerider
Motorcycle Rental business proposed for Ramon and Indian Canyon. This email
takes the place of additional phone calls...
I support business/economic development in Palm Springs. I do not feel this
is a good location for this business because...
it is too close to residential neighborhoods.
it sends a very different message about our downtown than the one I hear
coming from council--pedistrian friendly, upscale restaurants and shopping,
motorcycles disrupt the outdoor dining experience in our restaurants,
we have a number of small hotels and tourists staying in the downtown
area--we need to honor and condsider the impact on these businesses,
motorcycles attract more motorcycles--residents want an upscale village.
Motorcycles--regardless of who is riding them--do not promote that.
This business has done well in its current location at Indian Canyon and
1-10. Given the nature of the business and the open desert destination the
business owner indicates his clients are after, it would continue to work
well there.
Thanks for listening to your neighbors
Christine Hammond
778-0041
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3/7/01
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TO Palm Springs Hotel Association
FROM. Frank Tysen, Co-Owner Casa Cody B&B Country Inn;Board Member, Palm
Springs Hotel Association;President, Historic Tennis Club District (Hotel)
Association
RE: The Eagle Rider Motorcycle Rental Saga
Basic Pacts:
I am sure you know by now that there is an application pending for a conditional
use permit to run a motorcycle rental business on the site of the former gas station at the
corner of Indian and Ramon. The business has been operating in North Palm Springs on
Indian near I-10 where it conformed to our zoning code. The owner wanted to find a
more central location and lobbied the city to change the zoning ordinance to allow other
locations for that type of business. The city changed the ordinance for this one
businessman but made it subject to conditional use permit. The Planning Commission
narrowly approved a conditional use permit. A major motivation for their vote was to
spruce up that corner. The approval has been appealed by several neighborhoods
concerned about additional noise by having the new location so close. It will be beard
before the City Council in a public hearing on Wednesday March 7 at 7 PM.
Tourism Bureau Decides to Lobby_
The Palm Springs Tourism Bureau led by Linda Fort decided to actively lobby in
support of this motorcycle rental business move. The Bureau apparently was not aware
that this business had been operating in North Palm Springs and had been referring
business to Cathedral City.
My concerns-
I. Making enemies of Palm Springs homeowners
i feel that our Tourism Bureau is treading on very dangerous grounds by
championing the move of this one business and placing themselves squarely in opposition
to our homeowners concerns.
Unfortunately this is becoming a pattern. Very recently Linda Fort opposed
homeowners' requests to City Council to limit short term rentals of private homes. Many
homeowners have suffered numerous excesses e.g. noise and rowdiness from
uncontrolled weekend rentals in their neighborhoods. Personally, I still don't understand
the objection of Palm Springs Tourism Bureau in this regard since those weekend home
renters would otherwise tend to rent hotel rooms or villas e.g. La Mancha where their
behavior is more likely to be supervised.
/S
FROM CASA CODY COUNTRY INN PHONE NO. : 760 325 0610 Mar. 06 2001 04:47PM P3
Be that as it may, anyone who has been following the local news and last year's
election results must be aware that there has been a rapidly growing concern in town
about commercial intrusions on the residential neighborhoods. There is a lot of frustration
and anger out there and whether one likes it or not these are the people who elect local
officials and approve or reject certain ballot measures. To put our Tourism industry in
direct opposition to our homeowners is simply a bad move.
Z. Dividing our hotel community
As if this is not bad enough the Bureau is also on a path of causing dissent among
our very hotels. In contrast the Hotel Association has been smart enough not to publicly
bring up the issue of a Bikers Weekend knowing good and well that its membership is split
on the issue, Some like it others, particularly the individually owned smaller hotels, don't.
When I ran a poll of the hotels in my Tennis Club neighborhood which has 18
operating hotels with some 600 rooms I learned that only 2 hotels were in favor of
continuing the event. I am currently running a similar poll on the motorcycle rental issue-
The reality is that most hotel guests— as opposed to night time revelers who just
drive in for a few hours to make whoopee---come to Palm Springs to relax. Motorcycle
noise whether there is a doctor, lawyer or Hell's angel on the cycle is disturbing.
I have had plenty of complaints from my guests relaxing around the pool or trying
to sleep. They have also lamented the fact that sidewalk dining is being seriously
threatened by noise from passing motorcycles not to speak of amplified outdoor music.
We don't need more noise in Palm Springs—we need less if we are to survive as an
upscale get away destination!
3. Threatening a strong hotel association
For our hotel business to be strong we need to emphasize our common goals- In
the late 19809 we only had the small hotels organized in the so-called Small Discoveries
Hotel Association.
It took a controversial decision by the then police chief during a springy break to
bring about common opposition by all the hotels out of which the present hotel association
was born- He tried to charge each hotel so much per room per night to defray the
monetary costs of spring break which was adding up to $500,000 per break- As you may
know it ultimately resulted in a major internationally publicized riot which set tourism
back for years in Palm Springs. Shades of an expanding motorcycle weekend?
Now that we have an all-inclusive association it is important that this association
can speak effectively for those interests that we all share. We must pick our battles. As it
stands now we may find hotels testifying on both sides of the issue which does not say
much for the unity which we so desperately need,
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We only have 40 paying hotel members in the Association today. 13 hotel
members have not renewed so far. Of the 40 we count 74 members from the small hotels
(I - 50 guests category). Last year we had 33 small hotel members. At our last Hotel
Association meeting I counted only 4 or 5 hotel members at the luncheon- mostly small
hotels - outside our board member and associate members. We cannot afford to have our
Tourism Bureau push us into divisive battles. We need to increase our membersltip, find
out what are the common goals we agree on and champion these goals together. One
such goal obviously is to get the best deal from the city in terms of promotion dollars.
Some comments and question about Eagle Rider Financial Data:
Linda Fort related some financial data about the Eagle Rider Motorcycle rental
which need rebuttal or questioning.
1. Given the fact that I believe eight bikes are for rent each day outside of
special events. (The number of bikes for special events have not been defined,) $150.000
sales tax seems a lot. Even if this is true is it worth jeopardizing 10 million in bed tax paid
by guests who like to come and relax.
2. As far as I understand Eagle Rider has shops in San Diego and North
Palm Springs. There may also be one in Loma Linda. If this is indeed the number
s500,000 seems a awful lot of promotion money.
My view on the proper role of Palm Springs Tourism Bureau:
I believe that our Tourism Bureau should not lobby for causes which are
considered detrimental by part of our hospitality industry or our community. Instead it
should concentrate on promoting events which are compatible with the quality and
ambiance of our town, its homeowners and other residents, our diverse hotels and our
visitors. I would like to think that Bureau employees have an understanding of what this
town is all about and all the wonderful non-devisive qualities we have to offer.
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the body of the message? Thanks.
Hope
-----Original Message-----
From: Terry Casella [mailto:tcasella@earthlink.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 12: 08 PM
To: Hope Sullivan
Subject: City Council Motorcycle Rental Review
Dear Ms Sullivan,
If you have the opportunity will you please tell the City Council that
we in
the neighborhoods that adjoin the proposed motorcycle rental business on
Indian Canyon Drive OPPOSE ISSUANCE OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. We
don't
understand how the Planning Commission could be so disregarding of the
serenity of our city. This isn't a "one time event" such as Biker
weekend,
but this would be a daily intrusion into the quality of our lives.
I urge the Council to VOTE NO ! ! !
Sincerely,
Terry Casella
343 West Baristo Road
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From: Hope Sullivan --�,
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 10:51 AM G�(( OFA``
To: Trisha Sanders �� `
Subject: FW: EAGLE MOTORCYCLE RENTAL 9 (P
Greg has asked that I share this email w/ the Mayor and City Council.
Can you print it for distribution at tomorrow's public hearing? ARK
-----Original Message-----
From: Greg Demetre [mailto:gdemetre@earthlink.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 10: 19 AM
To: Hope Sullivan
Subject: EAGLE MOTORCYCLE RENTAL
Dear Hope, I want to express once again my strong opposition to allowing
any
motorcycle rental business in downtown Palm Springs, and particularly at
the
intersection of Ramon and Indian Canyon.
This location is surrounded on three sides by primarily residential and
hotel neighborhoods. To subject these residents to the noise inherent
in
ALL Harley Davidson bikes, both unmodified and modified, is unfair and
truly
absurd. The bikes will be "tested" on our neighborhood streets, and we
don't need or want any more noise than we already have.
Several years and nearly countless meetings, both friendly and hostile,
have
gone bye as the city and our Historic Tennis Club neighborhood have
attempted to mitigate the noise problem. To add a new and noisy element
into the equation makes no sense!
I will appreciate your sharing this email with the Mayor and the members
of
City Council.
Thank you. Greg Demetre
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5 2001
City of Palm Springs RECEIVED
3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Waay
Palm Springs,Ca 92263
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen of the City Council:
I have owned a home in Palm Springs for 45 years and my daughters were born and raised here. During the past 15 or
so years Palm Springs has gone through a very downward trend compared to the glamour that Palm Springs once
enjoyed. The Spring Break of the past brought disorderly and trash strewing people who promoted the proliferation of
mostly T-Shirt stores downtown.
Because of a lot of work by many people,particularly Sonny Bono, the Spring Break was stopped and our village began
to become a respectable community again. And,thanks to Mr.Bono,the Palm Springs International Film Festival was
born and has flourished. This is the type of business(the Palm Springs Festival of Arts Theatre)and event(the PSIFF) of
which Palm Springs can be EXCEPTIONALLY PROUD.
I wrote to you in November 2000 legitimately complaining about the"Bike Weekend"in October 2000. My main
objection was that the CONTINUAL ROAR of nearly 30,000 motorcycles was not oniv unbearable but most probably
caused L egal and UNacceptable NOISE POLUTION. If this event occurs again I will be forced to leave my home so
that I can get more than 4 hours sleep on Friday and Saturday nights of that weekend.
My other objection was that this event"takes oven'our village and our merchants and restaurants behind their booths
are barely visable. This is NOT an event of which PS should be proud.
If the"Bike Week'occurs again and if a motorcycle rental store in downtown Palm Springs is appravied, it will indicate
that city officials may have as little regard for our unique,charming village as the Indians have for city regulations such
as sign and smoking ordinances,not to mention gambling.
Encouraging and promoting motorcycle activity in Palm Springs is to condone and endorse the noise polution which a
motorcycle rental store in downtown Palm Springs would cause as does the"Bike Weekend".
The only people who like loud,reving motorcycles are the motorcyclists or the wannabe's. The vast majority of this
community are totally irritated by the noise and are worried aboutthe safety of pedestrians on Palm Canyon Drive if the
motorcycle population is greatly increased.
Does the City of Palm Springs want to become the laughing stock of the valley known for noise pollution? Does the City
want motorcycles to drive into Palm Springs and drive away other investors?
I beg all of you to please have a more positive vision for our wonderful village.
Most Sincerely,
Karol Warkley
cc: William G.Kleindienst,Mayor
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The Palm Springs City Council
City of Palm Springs
3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Waay
Palm Springs,Ca 92263
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen of the City Council:
I have owned a home in Palm Springs for 45 years and my daughters were born and raised here. During the past 15 or
so years Palm Springs has gone through a very downward trend compared to the glamour that Palm Springs once
enjoyed. The Spring Break of the past brought disorderly and trash strewing people who promoted the proliferation of
mostly T-Shirt stores downtown.
Because of a lot of work by many people,particularly Sonny Bono, the Spring Break was stopped and our village began
to become a respectable community again. And,thanks to Mr.Bono,the Palm Springs International Film Festival was
born and has flourished. This is the type of business(the Palm Springs Festival of Arts Theatre)and event(the PSIFF) of
which Palm Springs can be EXCEPTIONALLY PROUD.
I wrote to you in November 2000 legitimately complaining about the"Bike Weekend"in October 2000. My main
objection was that the CONTINUAL ROAR of nearly 30,000 motorcycles was not only unbearable but most probably
caused ILLegal and UNacceptable NOISE POLUTION. If this event occurs again I will,be forced to leave my home so
that I can get more than 4 hours sleep on Friday and Saturday nights of that weekend.
My other objection was that this event"takes over'"our village and our merchants and restaurants behind their booths
are barely visable. This is NOT an event of which FS should be proud.
If the"Bike Week"occurs again and if a motorcycle rental store in downtown Palm Springs is approvied, it will indicate
that city officials may have as little regard for our unique,charming village as the Indians have for city regulations such
as sign and smoking ordinances,not to mention gambling.
Encouraging and promoting motorcycle activity in Palm Springs is to condone and endorse the noise polution which a
motorcycle rental store in downtown Palm Springs would cause as does the"Bike Weekend".
The only people who like loud,reving motorcycles are the motorcyclists or the wannabe's. The vast majority of this
community are totally irritated by the noise and are worded about the safety of pedestrians on Palm Canyon Drive if the
motorcycle population is greatly increased.
Does the City of Palm Springs want to become the laughing stock of the valley known for noise pollution? Does the City
want motorcycles to drive into Palm Springs and drive away other investors?
I beg all of you to please have a more positive vision for our wonderful village.
Most Sincerely,
Karol Warkley
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cc: William G.Kleindienst,Mayors
David Ready,City Manager
Cindy Uken,Editorial Page Editor,The Desert Sun
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February 5, 2001
HISTORIC TENNIS CLUB NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION
Christine Hammond, Chair
373 South Monte Vista Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Dear Ms. Hammond:
RE: Appeal of Palm Springs Planning Commission Decision
Case 5.0852 — CUP — Eagle Rider—490 S. Indian Canyon Drive
This will acknowledge receipt of your appeal on the above-mentioned Case of Planning
Commission decision dated January 26, 2001 of said project and payment of the
required fee of $275 plus mailing.
Your appeal will be set for hearing before the City Council on March 7, 2001, at 7 p.m ,
in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way. If you wish to provide any written
material to the City Council, to be included in its agenda packet prior to the meeting,
please furnish 10 copies to me no later than March 1, 2001.
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
City Clerk
cc: Planning
Post Office Box 2743 0 Palm Springs, California 92263-2743
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Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood Organization
January 31, 2001 V- 2
To: City of Palm Springs II-
From: Christine Hammond, Chair [
Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood Organization
Also representing the Palm Springs Neighborhoods of Vista Santa Rosa,
Deepwell, Las Palmas, The Movie Colony and the Racket Club
Subject: Appeal Case 5.0852 Application by Eagle Rider Palm Springs for a
Conditional Use Permit for motorcycle rental at 490 South Indian Canyon
The neighbors of Palm Springs appeal the January 26, 2001 action of the Planning
Commission approving the conditional use permit for the above motorcycle rental. We
request our appeal be heard by the City Council for the following reasons:
1. Amendment to the zoning ordinance without neighborhood notification and/or
involvement: On November 1, 2000, City Council voted to amend the zoning
ordinance from C1 to C2 subject to a conditional use permit to make provisions for
the Motorcycle Rental at the comer of Indian Canyon and Ramon. The zoning
change was effective December 1, 2000. Notification of this proposed zoning
change was not provided to the surrounding residential neighborhoods. As per
current city practice of neighborhood involvement, no opportunity was provided to the
neighbors to comment on this zoning change prior to City Council action.
2. Inappropriate physical location: The business site is surrounded by residential
neighborhoods on the East, Southeast and West. The location at the corner of
Indian Canyon and Ramon is too close to the existing residential neighborhoods.
This business at this location is not consistent with the intent of the General Plan as
stated "areas along Palm Canyon Drive and Indian Canyon Drive between Alejo and
Ramon Road as the principal activity center of and "downtown"to the City by the
intensification of commercial/entertainment-related uses and urban design
improvements to achieve economic, physical and visual unity."
The business site is in close proximity to the Palm Springs downtown retail district
which is primarily pedestrian. Retail currently consists of upscale shopping, dining
establishments and clubs. It is our understanding, based on comments provided by
Mayor Will Kleindienst in the State of the City address delivered January 17, 2001 to
the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce membership, that the Palm Springs City
Council plans for the downtown experience to be a "festival, retail and pedestrian
environment' The addition of a motorcycle rental business in the downtown is in
direct conflict with City Council goals.
3. Physical Characteristics of the property: On two separate occasions, Chris Mills
Planning commission chair indicated his goal to have a business on this comer was
to "clean up the corner". If this is the case, and the property owner does not have
responsibility for maintenance and clean up of this site, the neighbors request the
opportunity to provide the city with a plan for cleaning up and maintaining the comer.
4. Noise Pollution: Early morning is the quietest time in the neighborhoods
surrounding the downtown. This business plans to be open from 9:00 to 5:00 7 days
373 South Monte Vista Drive Palm Springs, Ca 92262 0 778-0041
a week. The owner states rentals will occur first thing in the morning and
motorcycles will most likely be rented and gone by 10:00 or 10:30. The planning
department indicates there is "sufficient background noise" in the downtown area that
will mask the noise of motorcycles (December 13 memo to Planning Commission,
page 2 ) However, downtown businesses do not open until 10:00 or later. What the
business owner does not say is that the motorcycles will be returning in the late
afternoon every day of the week. The addition of this business will add noise
pollution to the residential and downtown areas that we currently do not have.
Someone renting a motorcycle will test it out before going on the highway and/or
open road. Neighboring residents are concerned that motorcycle renters will be
testing the bikes in the surrounding residential neighborhoods and riding west on
Ramon toward the mountain where speeding and drag racing are already a problem.
Our observation is that motorcycle riders tend to race the engines of the motorcycles
at stop signs and lights. This alone will create a noise issue for the residents.
The Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood includes a large number of small hotels.
While the residents do not equate the proposed motorcycle rental business with
motorcycle weekend, a survey conducted of these small hotels tells us the noise of
the motorcycles is detrimental to their business resulting in guests checking out early
and will cause them to stay away in the future. The result is loss of business to
hoteliers and the downtown businesses.
The City has worked hard revitalizing the downtown area into the "downtown
experience" Palm Canyon and Indian Canyon are lined with upscale restaurants and
sidewalk dining. Diners at these locations are unable to carry on a conversation with
motorcycle traffic passing by. The proposed motorcycle rental business will
effectively decrease the desirability of eating in downtown Palm Springs.
5. Safety: The downtown and surrounding areas is pedestrian friendly for both tourists
and residents. The streets surrounding the downtown area are heavily traveled by
tourists who are not familiar with the streets and at times are not predictable in their
driving or walking behaviors. The neighbors are currently concerned about the
speed of traffic on residential streets and the mix of vehicular traffic and pedestrians.
Add to this, tourists riding rented (and unfamiliar) motorcycles in the downtown and
surrounding residential areas and we are asking for accidents.
6. Vague provision regarding the number of motorcycles available for rent: The
business owner indicates he will have 8-10 motorcycles available for rent at this
location except for additional bikes brought in for special occasions. There is no
definition of"special occasion" or limit to the number of additional motorcycles made
available for rent during "special events". As currently written, virtually any weekend
could be considered a "special event'with an unlimited number of motorcycles made
available for rent.
Every single neighborhood has written to the city in opposition of a motorcycle rental
business in this location at the comer of Ramon and Indian Canyon. In addition to
writing letters, the neighbors attended Planning Commission meetings to speak out in
opposition to this location for the business. We support economic development and
local business and encourage the business owner to locate his business away from
downtown.
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION This is space for County Clerks Filing Stamp
(2015.5.C.C.P)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
_ County of Riverside
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I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of Proof of Publication of
the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen Nos6e3
years,and not a party to or interested in the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PALM SPRINGS PLANNING
COMMISSION
above-entitled matter.I am the principal clerk of a Case Nos.
printer of the,DESERT SUN PUBLISHING NOTICE 4 S HEREBY,uth dGIVEN ian nthat on the Planning
Commission of the City of Palm Spnngs, Califor-
COMPANY a newspaper of general circulation, nla, will hold a ppublic hearing at its meeting of
tinted and published in the city of Palm Springs, December 13, 2000, The Planning Commission
p P tYmeatin begins at 1:30 p.m. (public hearings be-
County of Riverside,and which newspaper has been gin at�00 p.m.) in the Council Chambers at City
Hall; 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm
adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Sprurpose of the hearing is to consider an ap-
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Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of pncatton for a Conditional Use Permit for Motor-
cycle Rental at 490 South Indian Canyon Drive.
California under the date of March 24,1988.Case The property is zoned C2..
Number 191236;that the notice,of which the
annexed is a printed copy(set in type not smaller
than non pariel,has been published in each regularand entire issue of said newspaper and not in any
supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit:
December 1st
Jl
All in the year 2000 - cm cr r'ni ti�si=eiwcs- -
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I certify(or declare)under penalty of perjury that the
foregoing is true and correct. Requests to use existing facilities are categorical-
exempt g Lotion
from an environmental assessment per
1st Section 15301 of the California Environmental
Quality Act ICEOA).
Dated at Palm Springs,California this------day If any indivl ual or group challenges the action in
court, issues miss tl may be limited to only those
December iasueii raised at the public hearingg described in
this notice or in written correspontlence at or pri-
of-------------—---------—----------2000 or to the Planning Commission hearing. An op,'
ptlrtunity will be given at said hearing for all inter-
ested persons to be heard. Questions regarding'
V� this case may, Planning
direcnning a to Ho ding, 60/323Sullivan,
Department of Plennmg and Building, T80/323-
8245.
/s/Douglas R.Evens
Signature — Director of Planning and Building
PUB. December 1, 2000,
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) \ >
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE)
I,the undersigned,say: I am and was at all times herein mentioned,a citizen of the United States and
employed in the County of Riverside, over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to the within
action or proceeding; that my business address is 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Drive, Palm Springs,
California; that on the 301h day of November, 2000, I served the within (NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING) on PLANNING COMMISSION CASE NO. 5.0852 to consider an application for a
Conditional Use Permitfor Motorcycle Rental at 490 South Palm Canyon Drive,property zoned
C-2,on persons contained in Exhibit"A"attached hereto in said action or proceeding by depositing a
true copy thereof, enclosed in a sealed envelope with postage thereon fully prepaid, in a mailbox,sub-
post office, substation or mail chute, or other like facility, regularly maintained by the Government of
the United States in the City of Palm Springs, California, addressed to the list of persons or firms
indicated on the report received from the title company dated August 4, 2000 and August 7, 2000
and certified by the City's Planning Technician, and attached hereto as Exhibit"A".
Notices (111) (along with stamped envelopes) were mailed to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Palm
Springs Field Office, P.O. Box 2245, Palm Springs, CA 92263, which they will in turn send
I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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Dated at Palm Springs, California, this 30" day of November, 2000.�
FIRST APIERICAN TITLE INSURANCE CO,PIPANY
41690 ENTERPRISE CIRCLE NORTH
SUITE 108
TEtP1ECULA, CALIFORNIA 92590
(909) 296-2930
PROPERTY OWNER CERTIFICATION (G)
h LYSA TEE certify that on OCTOBER 18,2000
the attached property owners list was
prepared by FIRST AMERICAN TITLE pursuant to application requirements furnished by the City of RIVERSIDE
Planning Department. Said list is a complete and true compilation of owner of the subject property and all other property
owners within 400' feet of the property involved in the application and is based upon the latest equalized assessment
rolls.
I further certify that the information filed is true and correct to the best of my knowledge;I understand that incorrect
or erroneous information may be grounds for rejection or denial of the application.
NAME: LYSA LEE
TITLE/REGISTRATION: CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
PHONE NO.: 296-2930
(8:OOa.m. -S:OOp.m.)
CASENO: snss—nga-mF
DATE: of TOBER 18 2000
SIGNATURE:
of PALM SA+ City of Palm Springs
Planning& Building Department
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Date: November 30, 2000
To: Bureau of Indian Affairs
Attn: Claudia
From: Carrie L. Rovney, Senior Secretary
Subject: Case No. 5.0852 - to consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit for Motorcycle
Rental at 490 South Indian Canyon Drive. The property is zoned C-2.
This project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section
15315.
Enclosed are the following:
Envelopes w/postage (111)
Notices of the Public Hearing (111)
It is our understanding that your office will forward these notices to the Indian landowners/lessees within a
400-foot radius of the above referenced project. Public Hearing is scheduled for December 13, 2000.
If you should require additional postage-paid envelopes for this purpose, please let us know.
Thank you.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION
Case Nos. 5.0852
490 South Indian Canyon Drive
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission ofthe City ofPalm Springs,California,will
hold apublic hearing at its meeting of December 13,2000. The Planning Commission meeting begins at
1:30 p.m.(public hearings begin at 2:00 p.m.)in the Council Chambers at City Hall,3200 E.Tahquitz
Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
The purpose ofthe hearing is to consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit for Motorcycle Rental
at 490 South Indian Canyon Drive. The property is zoned C2.
Requests to use existing facilities are categorically exempt from an environmental assessment per Section
15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
If any individual or group challenges the action in court,issues raised maybe limited to only those issues
raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence at or prior to the Planning
Commission hearing. An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard.
Questions regarding this case may be directed to Hope V.Sullivan,Department ofPlanning and Building,
760/323-8245.
DOUGLAS R. EVANS
Director of Planning and Building
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DERMODY GLEND - - SHIP GABRIEL &ILDIKO MITTELMANN DESERT INVESTMENT GROUP LLC
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6 LEWIN INC PETER SUEY&AMY NORISANA CHAN CHARLES B.LONG
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RANCHO MIRAGE CA 92270-1908 LA HABRA CA 90631-8301 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-7449
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475 S PATENCIO RD 2421 PARK AVE
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DELL L.MOSLEY CHARLES N.&SONJA E.MOSER
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M SPRINGS CA 92264-7405 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263-6163 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-7405
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565 S CALLE ENCILIA 2010 EDDY ST#C 333 E RAMON RD#1
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PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 LOS ANGELES CA 90068-3244 OLYMPIA WA 98501-1705
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PALM SPRINGS CA 92263-1846 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-7431 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-7431
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RICHARD EVANS EDUARDO DURAN MICHAEL &RICHARD KARP
567 S CALLE SANTA ROSA PO BOX 2228 PO BOX 490
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JEFFREY A.HAYS RICHARDS EVANS GEORGE GULYAS
PO BOX 4401 68269 PASADA RD 2334 E 8TH ST
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GRANADA HILLS CA 91394-3755 SEATTLE WA 98103-3907 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-9262
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68629 PASADA RD
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CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92235-1424 LOS ANGELES CA 90064-1582 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94137-0001
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JAYNE STEPHEN V.&BENITA V.ROSIN
603 OCEAN AVE NO 1 EAST
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LA PUENTE CA 91744-2036 LA QUINTA CA 92253-5503 LOS ANGELES CA 90045-1205
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EL SEGUNDO CA 90245-2235 MURRIETA CA 92562-4025 BLYTHE CA 92225-0444
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FRANK &RITA ESPOSITO FREDERICK GEORGE WURST WILLIAM A.&MARTINE DEMAREST
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APN 009-610-334 APN 009-610-333 APN 009-610-332
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TUSTIN CA 92782-1205 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-7582 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-7582
APN 009-610-331 APN 009-610-330 APN 009-610-323
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HACIENDA HEIGHTS CA 91745-6170 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8434 LAGUNA NIGUEL CA 92677-1917
APN 009-610-329 APN 009-610-328 APN 009-610-327
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51340 EISENHOWER DR 3595 CERRITOS AVE 1122 BENTOAK LN
LA QUINTA CA 92253-3044 LONG BEACH CA 908074715 SAN JOSE CA 95129-3104
APN 009-610-326 APN 009-610-325 APN 009-610-322
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SANTA MONICA CA 90405-2263 CHICAGO IL 60641-3249 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-7581
APN 009-610-321 APN 009-610-320 APN 009-610-319
DAVID &ANNA NAUFEL J.B.ROSS J.PAUL PESZKO
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PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-7512 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-7581 LOS ANGELES CA 90041-1143
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MANUEL H.CASILLAS HOWARD E.&KAY A.THORSFELDT CHARLES ALLEN&ELIZABETH FARMER
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COSTA MESA CA 92626-3145 PORTLAND OR 97224-2405 ASTORIA OR 971034436
APN 009-610-348 APN 009-610-339 APN 009-610-338
W.B.STREETER JOHN J.&MARY LOU CASPARRO LOUISE CLEARY
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ORANGE CA 92865-3918 WEST HILLS CA 91307-1423 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-7846
APN 009-610-337 APN 009-610-360 APN 009-610-359
FLORENCE BAUM MICHAEL FANTORE SINISA &BOZANA TRIFUNOVIC
60 MORROW AVE 1836 CADDINGTON DR 46 917 S ELLERY DR
SCARSDALE NY 10583-4653 SAN PEDRO CA 90732 SAN PEDRO CA 90732-3707
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5082 BALD EAGLE LN SW 12645 FARNDON AVE 663 CHATEAU PL
TUMWATER WA 98512-8031 CHINO CA 91710-3017 ESCONDIDO CA 92029-1615
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53655 AVENIDA RAMIREZ PO BOX 3168 73228 CABAZON PEAK DR
LA QUINTA CA 92253-5503 PORTLAND OR 97208-3168 PALM DESERT CA 92260-1001
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SAN DIMAS CA 91773-2804 GLENDALE CA 91203-2217 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-7847
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PO BOX 506 470 S CALLE ENCILIA APT B3 622 25TH ST
ALTA LOMA CA 91701-0506 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-7584 SANTA MONICA CA 90402-3142
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SAN DIEGO CA 92101-6061 CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92235-1565 KENTFIELD CA 94904-2520
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1901 MILAN PL 1131 FOREST DR N 400 S EL CIELO RD STE G
SAN PEDRO CA 90732-3325 BAXTER MN 56425-9618 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-7926
APN 009-610-370 APN 009-610-371 APN 009-610-372
KATHLEEN REBECCA HENDERSON BONNIE J.BLUE WEST JOHN CORNWALL
PO BOX 3267 PO BOX 133202 474 S CALLE ENCILIA APT El
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AUDREY H.KALLMAN ANITA SALDAMANDO DEREK M.&KAY YATES
160 W END AVE#73 18017 S DALTON PL PO BOX 133201
NEW YORK NY 10023-5601 GARDENA CA 90248-3725 BIG BEAR LAKE CA 92315-8917
APN 009-610-363 APN 009-610-364 APN 009-610-365
JOHN M.&THERESA BUCKLEY SANDRA J.BAUER CARMINE J.&PATRICIA L.COPPA
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COSTA MESA CA 92628-1377 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660-3552 RANCHO PALOS VERDES CA 90275-1805
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CHRISTINE BRIGGS F.MARTIN&AGNES L.HOLLISTER NICHOLAS C.&ROSE C.PATERNOSTRO
474 S CALLE ENCILIA APT E6 432 MONTE VISTA DR 3168 GERONIMO AVE
PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-7546 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 SIMI VALLEY CA 93063-5718
APN 009-610-369 APN 009-610-356 APN 009-610-412
HENRY E.&SHARON L.COATES JEANNIE F.TRONCOSO BEVERLY A.RUNYAN
255 S AVENIDA CABALLEROS APT 304 470 S CALLE ENCILIA APT B17 467 S CALLE EL SEGUNDO APT D14
PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-6759 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-7585 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-7589
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BETTY JO ROGERS DALE V.&JUDITH K.ROBERTS NANETTE ONEILL
PO BOX 287 2173 KEYLON DR 467 S CALLE EL SEGUNDO APT D17
GILBERTOWN AL 36908-0287 WEST BLOOMFIELD MI 48324-1330 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-7589
APN 009-610-416 APN 009-610-420 APN 009-610-422
ROBERTA STEVENS RICKEY EARL CHERRY MARIANNE E.FINNEY
1674 VIRDEN DR PO BOX 1565 39881 CALACIA CT
GLENDALE CA 91208-2722 CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92235-1565 MURRIETA CA 92562-4025
APN 009-610-423 APN 009-610-424 APN 009-610-425
LAUREL A.A.COSTELLO HUGH BURGESS MICHAEL J.&CATHRYN GALVIN
467 S CALLE EL SEGUNDO 467 S CALLE EL SEGUNDO APT D22 16566 S REDLAND RD
PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-7536 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-7589 OREGON CITY OR 97045-8889
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GENE KITTREDGE
200 E RACQUET CLUB RD UNIT 13
PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-2225
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