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April 15, 2008 f �F
,, iI Craig A. Ewing, AICP CITY C r,
Director of Plamting Services
City of Palm Springs
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Subject: Bud Light Hot Rodeo 2008
Dear Craig Ewing:
At its monthly meeting yesterday, April 14, the HTCNO Board discussed the Bud Light
Hot Rodeo 2008 program and the potential request for an exemption to the noise
abatement ordinance until 1:00 AM on May 3, 2008 for the purpose of hosting a"Dance
Under The Stars" event- We. appreciate receiving the event information from Glenn
Elward, Hyatt Regency Suites, Catering/Convention Services Manager, in such a timely
manner. The Board was unanimous in adhering to its previously approved policy which
declares that no project will be endorsed that attempts to require variances form
community-accepted regulations and code restrictions. The attached resolution was
adopted by the Board over a year ago and has been embraced by the 14TCNO community.
By the way, are you aware that there is a similar event—"Evening Under The Stars"---
that will take place across the road on the same night? We understand that this event
concludes its program at 10:OOPM,within the requirements of the Noise Abatement
Ordinance.
Yours truly
Gene Dippel
President, HTCNO Board
Cc: HTCNO Board
Glen Ellward, Hyatt Regency Suites, Catering/Convention Services Manager
Lee Husfeldt, Director of Neighborhood and Connuunity Relations
Attachment: HTCNO RESOLUTION NO. 07-01
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HTCNO RESOLUTION NO. 07-01
Passed by unaminiously by the board April 16,2007
WHEREAS, the character of the Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood is a
unique and defining element of the city of Palm Springs; and
WHEREAS, this distinct neighborhood merits preservation by virtue of the
vital role it plays in attracting visitors to the city and providing enjoyment for
residents; and
WHEREAS, the Palm Springs General Plan, Downtown Urban Design
Guidelines, and municipal code (except 94.03.00 Planned Development District),
are designed to enhance, protect and preserve the qualities, the values, and the
character of the community; and
WHEREAS, the entire community benefits when development is relatively
consistent and predictable, and has clearly written and published standards; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan and Downtown Urban Design Guidelines
represent a consensus developed over several years and by parties representing
many diverse interests,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood Organization opposes any project
or any Planned Development District that exceeds the densities or height limits,
or provides reduced setbacks, open space, or number of parking spaces than is
required by the current zoning ordinance and Downtown Urban Design
Guidelines.
5.A. SUSPENSION OF NOISE ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 11.74.00), NOISE
NUISANCE ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 11.08.040), MAY 3 AND MAY 4, 2008,
FOR THE HOT RODEO 2008 — DANCE UNDER THE STARS EVENT
LOCATED AT 285 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, FOR THE HYATT
REGENCY SUITES:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
SUSPENDING THE NOISE ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 11.74.00), AN❑ NOISE
NUISANCE ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 11.08.040) ON MAY 3 AND MAY 4, 2008,
FOR THE HOT RODEO — 2008 DANCE UNDER THE STARS EVENT
LOCATED AT 285 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15."
MATERIALS TO FOLLOW
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