HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/20/2001 - STAFF REPORTS (30) RESOLUTION NO. 20085
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS
STATED, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 5.0865, TO NEXTEL
COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A
COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA ON A 60-FOOT
TALL MONOPOLE DESIGNED TO LOOK LIKE PALM TREE AND
A 200 SQUARE FOOT EQUIPMENT BUILDING WITHIN A 1150
SQUARE FOOT LEASED AREA INSIDE THE EXISTING
MAINTENANCE AREA LOCATED NEAR THE POND ON THE 18T"
HOLE OF THE CANYON COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE, 1100
MURRAY CANYON ROAD, RGA-8 ZONE, SECTION 35, AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
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WHEREAS, Nextel Communications, Inc. ("Applicant") has filed an application with the City
pursuant to Section 94.02.00 of the Zoning Ordinance for the installation of a Commercial
Communications Antenna on a 60-foot tall monopole designed to look like a palm tree and a 200
square foot equipment building within a 1150 square foot leased area inside the existing
maintenance area located near the pond on the 18'h hole of the Canyon Country Club Golf Course,
1100 Murray Canyon, RGA-8 zone, Section 35; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to
consider Applicant's application for Conditional Use Permit No.5.0865 was given in accordancewith
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on May 9, 2001, a public hearing on the application for Conditional Use Permit No.
5.0865 was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to consider
Applicant's application for Conditional Use Permit No.5.0865 was given in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2001, a public hearing on the application for Conditional Use Permit No.
5.0865 was held by the City Council in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Conditional Use Permit(Case No. 5.0865) is categorically exempt from
the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)pursuant to Section 15303(New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented
in connection with the hearing on the project, including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all
written and oral testimony presented.
Case 5.0865 Resolution of Denial
June 20, 2001
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WHEREAS, on June 20, 2001, the Resolution of Denial was considered by the City Council in
accordance with applicable law.
THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds as follows:
This Conditional Use Permit is categorically exempt from environmental assessment per
Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that Section 15303
states that installation of small new equipment is exempt from CEQA.
Section 2: Pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 94,02.00, the City Council finds that:
a. The use applied for at the location set forth in the application is properly one for which
a conditional use permit is authorized by the City Zoning Ordinance. However, the proposed site
plan and architecture is not adequate as described below.
The purpose of Section 94.02.022 of the Zoning Ordinance, Conditional Use Permit, is to
evaluate land use proposals with respect to community and neighborhood issues, including
special locational requirements, the effect the proposed land use will have on property
values, health,safety and welfare in the neighborhood in which the proposed use is located.
In this instance, based on a review of the application, plans and public hearing testimony,
the City Council finds that the proposed commercial communications antenna mounted on
a 60-foot tall monopole designed to look like a palm tree and the associated 200 square
foot equipment building within a 1150 square foot leased area inside the existing
maintenance area located near the pond on the 18"hole of the Canyon Country Club Golf
Course is not a compatible land use on this specific site as the proximity of the location to
residential uses is not appropriate for said proposed use.
In addition to a Conditional Use Permit, the property is subject to Section 94.04.00 of the
Zoning Ordinance, Architectural Review. This section requires that each commercial
project be subject to Architectural Approval review and that the purpose of this section is
to ensure site plan and architectural compatibility as new development projects are
proposed. Conformance with this section is based upon consideration of site layout,
orientations, location of structures, harmonious relationships with existing and adjoining
developments. The City Council finds that the proposed commercial communications
antenna mounted on a 60-foot tall monopole designed to look like a palm tree and the
associated 200 square foot equipment building within a 1150 square foot leased area inside
the existing maintenance area located near the pond on the 181h hole of the Canyon
Country Club Golf Course would have a negative visual impact on the beauty of the existing
golf course as well as a negative visual impact on the adjoining residential uses. The City
Council finds that the proposed additional live landscaping designed to create a more
natural appearance is insufficient to mitigate the negative visual impacts of the proposed
monopalm as well as the proposed 200 square foot equipment building.
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Case 5.0865 Resolution of Denial
June 20, 2001
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does not consider the proposed
commercial communications antenna mounted on a 60-foot tall monopole designed to look like a
palm tree and the associated 200 square foot equipment building within a 1150 square foot leased
area inside the existing maintenance area located near the pond on the 181h hole of the Canyon
Country Club Golf Course appropriate for the subject property due to negative visual impact to the
beauty of the existing golf course and adjoining residential uses, inappropriate location and
insufficient measures to mitigate visual impact of the proposed monopalm and associated 200
square foot equipment building and hereby denies Case 5.0865.
ADOPTED this 201h day of June , 2001.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
By
City Clerk City Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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