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Home My WebLink About10/15/2003 - STAFF REPORTS (6) DATE: October 15, 2003 TO: City Council FROM: Director of Planning &Zoning CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF SIGN AT PLAZA THEATER. APPEAL: The Planning Commission, by a 6-1 vote, denied the proposed sign which includes a television monitor. The City Council may uphold, overrule, or modify the decision of the Planning Commission. SUMMARY: The Palm Springs Follies applied for an historic theater sign pursuant to section 93.20,00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance. The sign consists of two attraction displays and one television monitor mounted in wood sign cabinets. After review of plans, the Planning Commission denied the sign at its October 08, 2003 meeting. BACKGROUND: An application for sign approval was submitted by the Downtown Development Director on behalf of the Palm Springs Follies. The sign would include one display case facing the Plaza Theater. As proposed,the display facing the street would advertise the show and the display facing the theater would promote downtown and utilize the City's Share the Legend graphics. The signs do not impede pedestrian movements, are in scale with the proposed location, and do not touch the historic buildings. The following Conditions of Approval were included in staff's report to the Planning Commission: 1. Findings: That the proposed sign is consistent with Section 93.20.C.7 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance (pending effective date), the signs are visually creative, in scale with pedestrian activity,will provide an opportunity for marketing downtown, and that the design will not affect the public health, safety, and welfare; and 2. That the materials and finish shall match the existing sign; and 3. That the rear of the sign be fully enclosed and that the fans and vents be completely shielded on the top and bottom of the sign structure; and 4. That the video screen is approved and that audio is shall not be audible to patrons at the adjacent outdoor dining establishment. In order to approve this proposed sign, the City Council would need to make the following findings: 1. Signs shall not alter the historic character of a structure; 2. Signs are visually creative; 3. Light source of signs shall riot be excessively bright or obtrusive to passing a� Page 2 of 2 vehicular traffic, pedestrians and surrounding uses. See Section 93.20.10(C)(6); 4. If sound is proposed, said sound shall not be audible by adjacent businesses or nearby residential properties; 5. Signs and related media displays shall be designed and located to be oriented toward pedestrians and shall be limited to a size proportional to the pedestrian scale adjacent to the sign location; and 6. Signs shall be part of a sign program subject to Planning Commission Architectural Approval (Ord. 1538 (part), 1996; Ord. 1442, 1992; Ord. 1418 (part), 1992; Ord. 1354 (part), 1990; Ord. 1294 (part), 1988). The subject Zoning Ordinance amendment was adopted by the City Council on October01, 2003 and will be in effect on October 31, 2003. If approved by the City Council, actual construction permits cannot be issued until the Ordinance goes into effect. Douglas R. vans Director of Planning & Zoning City Manager ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution (to be provided) 1V1� PROOF OF PUBLICATION This is space for County Clerk's Filing Stamp (2015.5.C.C.P) STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Riverside _-________________________________________ 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.5050 above-entitled matter.I am theprincipal clerk of a L O° PALM IIIRONGS uCDMMFsG''y a'DF ®P:07{VAPICE printer of the,DESERT SUN PUBLISHING Apt ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM COMPANY a newspaper of general circulation, SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA. AMENDING THE ZON- 1 printed and published In the city Of Palm Springs, INC ORDINANCE IN REGARD TO CREATIVE LIVE p p y THEATER SIGNS IN THE HISTORIC CENTRAL Count of Riverside,and which newspaper has been BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE AND CITY OWNED yHISTORIC PROPERTIES. adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the This Ordinance amends the Mumap Code of Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of the of Palm springs The aendnt d til m mee l en- able [he Planning m g Commission issn to review and Per California under the date of March 24, 1988. Case pave creative and unique signage for live theater type business located on designated historic Number 191236;that the notice,of which the properties In the Cer ial Business District and I annexed is a printed copy(set in type not smaller ity owned historic properties with restuctions. than non pariel, has been published in each regular A tall copy Is on file in the Office of the City ctedr. and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any Introduction for first reading on September 17, supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: Zoos. ADOPTED as Ordinance 1037 this 1st day of_0, tober, 2003. October 7"' AYES: Membeis Mills, Oder, Reiler-Spuigin and Mayyor Kleindiensr _________________________________-------------_----------—_ NO S: bane _ ABSENT: Member Hodges ___--------—--------_----------------- ATTESI" CITY OF PALM SPRINGS All in the year 2003 /a/Parnoia A.Sanders j�e';�Ide�nst I certify(or declare)under penalty of perjury that the Crty Cleric Mayo' foregoing is true and correct. PUB October 7, 2,003 Dated at Palm Springs,California this--------day of----------October-----------------------------2003 ------------------------------------------------------------ Signature ?ALAI So N City of Palm Springs e City Council � �koenii° 3200 Tah ui[z Can an WuY 'Pan Ph S rin `- �� 9 Y bs,Cahfoznia 92262 I FO RN TEL (760)323-8200 °PAX:(76o)323-8207 ° TDD(760)864-9527 October 08, 2003 Patricia A. Sanders, City Clerk City of Palm Springs 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Re: Planning Commission Denial of the Sign Permit Application by The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies — October 08, 2003 Dear Ms. Sanders: I request that this item be set for City Council review pursuant to Zoning Ordinance standards. I request that you schedule this for the earliest possible City Council meeting in order to resolve the issue in a timely fashion. Sinc^erelllyyJ�, Christopher Mills Council Member Post Office Box 2743 0 Palm Springs, California 92263-2743 Michele Boyd From: Riff Markowitz [riff.markowitz@palmspringsfollies.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 08. 2003 6:01 PM To: Michele Boyd Subject: Re: memo to city clerk pastedGraphicl.tiff ATT130741.txt > THE FABULOUS PALM SPRINGS FOLLIES > The Partnership for The Performing Arts, L.P. > 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 209 > Palm Springs, CA 92262 > (760) 778-7655 > To:Patricia A. Sanders, City Clerk > I would like to tender my request to waive my notification rights > relative to the appeal of the Planning Commission denial on October > 08, 2003 of sign application for the Plaza Theater. > With my continued respect and regard, I am r 1 PROOF OF PUBLICATION This is space for County Clerk's Filing Stamp (2015.5.C.C.P) STATE OF CALIFORNIA_ County of Riverside -------------------------------------- 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 above-entitled matter,I am the principal clerk of a No.5840 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS printer of the,DESERT SUN PUBLISIiING SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE COMPANY a newspaper of general circulation, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM printed and published in the city of Palm.Springs, SPRINGS,CALIFORNIA,AMENDING THE ZON- ' ING ORDINANCE IN REGARD TO CREATIVE County of Riverside,and which newspaper has been LIVE THEATER SIGNS IN THE HISTORIC CEN- TRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE AND CITY adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the OWNED HISTORIC PROPERTIES. Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of This Ordinance amends the Municipal Code of California under the date of March 24, 1988.Case the City of Palm Springs.The amendment will en- I able the Planning Commission to review and ap- Number 191236;that the notice,of which the prove creative and unique slgnage for Ilvo theater type businesses located on designated ict an annexed is a printed copy(set in type not smaller properties in the Central Business stri do and City owned historic properties WRh restrictions than non pissueel,has id n wsppubaper in each regular A full copy is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: Introduction for first reading on September 17, i 2003 ADOPTED as Ordinance this day of 2003 September 26n' -- No s __ -----------------------------___________-____—_—_______ ABSENT' ATTEST. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS -----—---—------------—----------—__________________—____ City rk Clc All in the year 2003 PUB' Sept Mayor ember 26, 2003 I certify(or declare)under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. 29th Dated at Palm Springs,California this-------day of--------- -S/September----------- �-----/------------,2003 ---------------------------------------------------- Signature