HomeMy WebLinkAbout23317 RESOLUTION NO. 23317
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT FOR
THE PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER, LOCATED
AT 277 NORTH AVENIDA CABALLEROS.
(CASE SI 12-079)
WHEREAS, according to Palm Springs Zoning Code 93.20.5.C.8, "special sign
districts" may be established by the City Council, "...as part of a specific plan,
redevelopment plan, planned development district or the like when special sign
provisions are necessary or appropriate to implement general plan provisions and
goals'; and
WHEREAS, the Palm Springs Convention Center (the "Applicant") has filed an
application (SI 12-079) with the City pursuant to Section 94.03.00(E) of the Palm
Springs Zoning Code, for a special sign district to allow additional temporary and
permanent signage; and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2013, a public meeting on the application was held by
the City Council in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the
evidence presented in connection with the meeting on the project, including but not
limited to the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is Categorically Exempt under Section 15311(a)(Accessory Structures).
Section 2. Pursuant to Section 93.20.5.C.8 of the Palm Springs Zoning Code,
the City Council finds that the proposed Special Sign District includes special sign
provisions that are necessary or appropriate to implement general plan provisions and
goals, as follows:
CD1.2 Use public landscaping, banners, and signage along streets,
sidewalks, and property frontages and in public spaces to
strengthen the City's identity.
CD9.6 Utilize lively, colorful, well-designed, and well placed banners for
holidays, City events, and other City-approved special occasions.
LU7.3 Continue to host special events that draw local residents and
visitors.
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The proposed signage will assist in meeting the above provisions by enhancing
visibility of convention and public gathering activities. The signage will provide
awareness to local residents and visitors by further identifying upcoming special events.
Section 3. The City Council approves the establishment of a special sign district for
the Palm Springs Convention Center at 277 North Avenida Caballeros and surrounding
properties as noted in the district, subject to the exclusion of balloon and inflatable
signage types listed as items 4 and 6 in the attached sign district.
ADOPTED THIS 6T" DAY OF MARCH, 2013.
David H. Ready, City er
ATTEST:
��d'ames Thompson, City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 23317 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on March 6, 2013, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Lewin, mayor Pro Tern Mills,
and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Foat.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
mes Thompson, City Clerk19/zoo 3
City of Palm Springs, California