HomeMy WebLinkAboutZOA 00-02 ARC MEMBERSHIP 2000 ORDINANCE NO. 934
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING CHAPTER 25.70 DEALING WITH THE ARCHITECTURAL.
COMMISSION AND DECLARE AN URGENCY THEREFORE
The City Council of the City of Palm Desert does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. That Section 25.70.020 of the Code of the City of Palm Desert, California,
being the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
"25.70.020 Membership.
The Architectural Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the City
Council who shall all be voting members."
Section 2. That Section 25.70.030 of the Code of the City of Palm Desert, California,
being the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
1125.70.030 Appointment and Term of Office.
The voting members of the Architectural Commission shall be appointed by the City
Council. The first voting members of the Commission shall be appointed for the following terms:
A. Two shall serve for a term of four years,
B. One shall serve for a term of three years;
C. One shall serve for a term of two years; and
D. One shall serve for a term of one year.
Thereafter, the term of office for voting members shall be four years.
If a member is unable to serve for three consecutive regular meetings, the chairman or
acting chairman shall declare the office of such member vacant. The secretary shall immediately
thereafter inform the City Council.
Section 3. That Section 25.70.060 of the Code of the City of Palm Desert, California,
being the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
RMPUBOM161793 126100 15:05
Ordinance No. 934
1125.70.060 Rules.
The Architectural Commission shall adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its
business. Four voting members shall constitute a quorum. The affirmative or negative vote of the
majority of the members present shall be sufficient for it to take action."
Section 4. The City Council does hereby find and determine that there is a compelling
need to revise the membership of the architectural commission and such
needs to be done at the present time to assure the orderly and timely
processing of applications within said City and further declare the need for
this Ordinance to be effective immediately.
Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption hereof and the same
shall be in full force and affect upon its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Palm Desert, California on the 277 day of January, 2000,by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Benson, Ferguson, Kelly, Spiegel, Crites
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
BUFORD A'. CRITES, MAYOR
ATTEST:
By:
RA HELLE KLASSEN, ity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: /
J. RWIN, City Attorney
City of Palm Desert, California
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ORDINANCE NO. 942
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
CHAPTER 25.70, ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION GOALS/
POLICIES/ PROCEDURES.
CASE NO. ZOA 00-02
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 13th
day of April, 2000, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider an amendment to the Palm
Desert Municipal Code, Chapter 25.70, Architectural Commission Goals/Policies/
Procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 1979 has recommended
approval; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm
Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution
No. 00-24," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project
is a Class 5 Categorical Exemption; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did find
the following facts and reasons to exist to justify its action as described below:
1 . That the Zoning Ordinance amendment is consistent with the objectives of the
Zoning Ordinance;
2. That the Zoning Ordinance amendment is consistent with the adopted General
Plan and affected specific plans; and
3. That the Zoning Ordinance amendment would better serve the public health,
safety and general welfare than the current regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, as follows:
1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of
the Council in this case.
2. That ZOA 00-02 as delineated in the attached Exhibit "A" is hereby ordained.
ORDINANCE NO. 942
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City
Council, held on this 27th day of April 2000, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BENSON, FERGUSON, BELLY, SPIEGEL, CRITES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
BUFORD A. CRITES, Mayor
ATTEST:
RACH LL D. KLA SEN, Acting City Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
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ORDINANCE NO. 942
EXHIBIT "A"
Section 1 That Section 25.70.020 of the Code of the City of Palm Desert,
California, being the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
"25.70.020 Membership.
The Architectural Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the City
Council who shall all be voting members."
Section 2 That Section 25.70.030 of the Code of the City of Palm Desert,
California, being the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
"25.70.030 Appointment and Term of Office.
The voting members of the Architectural Commission shall be appointed by the City
Council. The first voting members of the Commission shall be appointed for the following
terms:
A. Three shall serve for a term of four years;
B. Three shall serve for a term of two years; and
C. One shall serve for a term of one year.
Thereafter, the term of office for voting members shall be four years.
Five. unexcused absences in any one year (January 1 through December 31) shall
constitute an automatic resignation of any Architectural Review Commission member and
the chairman or acting chairman shall declare the office of such member vacant. The
secretary shall immediately thereafter inform the City Council.
Section 3 That Section 25.70.060 of the Code of the City of Palm Desert,
California, being the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
"25.70.060 Rules.
The Architectural Commission shall adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its
business. Four voting members shall constitute a quorum. The affirmative or negative vote
of the majority of the members present shall be sufficient for it to take action."
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Ordinance No. 942
CITY OF PALM DESERT
�. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT U
I. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
II. REQUEST: Consideration of approval of an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance, Chapter 25.70, Architectural Commission Goals/
Policies/Procedures.
III. APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert
IV. CASE NO: ZOA 00-02
V. DATE: April 13, 2000
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VI. CONTENTS: �pASSEDTO2NDM0146 y � l-�
A. Staff Recommendation
B. Discussion
C. Draft Ordinance No. 942
D. Planning Commission Minutes involving Case No. ZOA 00-02
E. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1979
F. Planning Commission Staff Report dated March 7, 2000
G. Related maps and/or exhibits
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A. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 942 to second reading.
B. DISCUSSION:
1. BACKGROUND
January 27 2000 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 934 which was an
urgency ordinance increasing the number of members of the Architectural
Review Commission from five members and one or more alternates to seven
full members and sets a quorum at four (4).
These sections are part of the Zoning Ordinance. Amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance generally are adopted only after a public hearing at Planning
Commission, a recommendation by the Planning Commission and a subsequent
public hearing at the City Council.
The City Attorney has suggested that the amendments be adopted again
following the usual public hearing process.
CITY COUNCIL STAFF F._rORT ordinance No. 942
I CASE NO. ZOA 00-02
APRIL 13, 2000
Zoning Ordinance Review Committee reviewed this proposed amendment at
its February 17, 2000 meeting and supported its implementation with
revisions. ZORC noted that in the draft ordinance Section 2 of the total
number of members only came to five. This section has been amended to
recognize the existing situation of terms at this time.
ZORC also noted that Section 2 would provide for removal from office any
member who misses three consecutive meetings. ARC meets twice monthly
and its permitted absences should be consistent with other commissions that
meet twice monthly per Ordinance No. 899. This part.of'Section 2 has been
amended to read:
"Five unexcused absences in any one year (January 1 through
December 31) shall constitute an automatic resignation of any
Architectural Review Commission member."
March 7, 2000 the Planning Commission held a public hearing. There was no
public input. Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 1979 recommended
approval of the amendment as recommended by ZORC on a 4-0 vote
(Commissioner Lopez was absent).
2. CEQA REVIEW
The proposed amendment is a Class 5 categorical exemption for purposes of
CEQA and no further documentation is necessary.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved by: Review and Concur:
SIEVE SMITH PHILIP DRELL RAMON A. DIAZ
PLANNING MANAGER DIR. OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITY MANAGER
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
I. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
IL REQUEST: Consideration of approval of an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance, Chapter 25.70, Architectural Commission Goals/
Policies/Procedures.
III. APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert
IV. CASE NO: ZOA 00-02
V. DATE: April 13, 2000
VI. CONTENTS:
A. Staff Recommendation
B. Discussion
C. Draft Ordinance No.
D. Planning Commission Minutes involving Case No. ZOA 00-02
E. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1979
F. Planning Commission Staff Report dated March 7, 2000
G. Related maps and/or exhibits
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A. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. to second reading.
B. DISCUSSION:
1 . BACKGROUND
January 27, 2000 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 934 which was an
urgency ordinance increasing the number of members of the Architectural
Review Commission from five members and one or more alternates to seven
full members and sets a quorum at four (4).
These sections are part of the Zoning Ordinance. Amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance generally are adopted only after a public hearing at Planning
Commission, a recommendation by the Planning Commission and a subsequent
public hearing at the City Council.
The City Attorney has suggested that the amendments be adopted again
following the usual public hearing process.
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF R. JRT
CASE NO. ZOA 00-02
APRIL 13, 2000
Zoning Ordinance Review Committee reviewed this proposed amendment at
its February 17, 2000 meeting and supported its implementation with
revisions. ZORC noted that in the draft ordinance Section 2 of the total
number of members only came to five. This section has been amended to
recognize the existing situation of terms at this time.
ZORC also noted that Section 2 would provide for removal from office any
member who misses three consecutive meetings. ARC meets twice monthly
and its permitted absences should be consistent with other commissions that
meet twice monthly per Ordinance No. 899. This part.of Section 2 has been
amended to read:
"Five unexcused absences in any one year (January 1 through
December 31) shall constitute an automatic resignation of any
Architectural Review Commission member."
March 7, 2000 the Planning Commission held a public hearing. There was no
public input. Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 1979 recommended
approval of the amendment as recommended by ZORC on a 4-0 vote
(Commissioner Lopez was absent).
2. CEQA REVIEW
The proposed amendment is a Class 5 categorical exemption for purposes of
CEQA and no further documentation is necessary.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved by: Review and Concur:
AVE SMITA PHILIP DRELL RAMON A. DIAZ
PLANNING MANAGER DIR. OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITY MANAGER
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
CHAPTER 25.70, ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION GOALS/
POLICIES/ PROCEDURES.
CASE NO. ZOA 00-02
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 13th
day of April, 2000, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider an amendment to the Palm
Desert Municipal Code, Chapter 25.70, Architectural Commission Goals/Policies/
Procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 1979 has recommended
approval; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm
Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution
No. 00-24," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project
is a Class 5 Categorical Exemption; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did find
the following facts and reasons to exist to justify its action as described below:
1 . That the Zoning Ordinance amendment is consistent with the objectives of the
Zoning Ordinance;
2. That the Zoning Ordinance amendment is consistent with the adopted General
Plan and affected specific plans; and
3. That the Zoning Ordinance amendment would better serve the public health,
safety and general welfare than the current regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, .
California, as follows:
1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of
the Council in this case.
2. That ZOA 00-02 as delineated in the attached Exhibit "A" is hereby ordained.
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ORDINANCE NO.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City
Council, held on this day of , 2000, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
BUFORD A. CRITES, Mayor
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, Acting City Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
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ORDINANCE NO.
EXHIBIT "A"
Section 1 That Section 25.70.020 of the Code of the City of Palm Desert,
California, being the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
"25.70.020 Membership.
The Architectural Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the City
Council who shall all be voting members."
Section 2 That Section 25.70.030 of the Code of the City of Palm Desert,
California, being the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
"25.70.030 Appointment and Term of Office.
The voting members of the Architectural Commission shall be appointed by the City
Council. The first voting members of the Commission shall be appointed for the following
terms:
A. Three shall serve for a term of four years;
B. Three shall serve for a term of two years; and
C. One shall serve for a term of one year.
Thereafter, the term of office for voting members shall be four years.
Five unexcused absences in any one year (January 1 through December 31 ) shall ,
constitute an automatic resignation of any Architectural Review Commission member and
the chairman or acting chairman shall declare the office of such member vacant. The
secretary shall immediately thereafter inform the City Council.
Section 3 That Section 25.70.060 of the Code of the City of Palm Desert,
California, being the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
"25.70.060 Rules.
The Architectural Commission shall adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its
business. Four voting members shall constitute a quorum. The affirmative or negative vote
of the majority of the members present shall be sufficient for it to take action."
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MINUTES
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
MARCH 7, 2000
It was moved by Commissioner Campbell, seconded by Commissioner Finerty,
adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1978, recommending to City
Council approval of ZOA 00-1 . Motion carried 4-0.
G. Case No. ZOA 00-2 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Request for approval of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,
Chapter 25.70, Architectural Commission Goals/Policies/
Procedures.
Mr. Smith explained that the City Council adopted a similar document by
urgency ordinance back in January. Essentially what they were doing was
increasing the number of members on the Architectural Review Commission
from five to seven. The former five membership also included one or more
alternates and now they were just going with a flat seven members and were
declaring a quorum at four.
Chairperson Beaty opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to
speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal. There was no one and the
public hearing was closed. Chairperson Beaty asked for commission
comments or action.
Action:
It was moved by Commissioner Finerty, seconded by Commissioner Campbell,
approving the findings as presented by staff. Motion carried 4-0.
It was moved by Commissioner Finerty, seconded by Commissioner Campbell,
adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1979, recommending to City
Council approval of ZOA 00-2. Motion carried 4-0.
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Case No. TT 27055 - MAINIERO, SMITH & ASSOCIATES, INC., for
AMERICAN REALTY TRUST, Applicant
Request for reconsideration of a request for a one-year time
extension for Tentative Tract Map 27055.
Mr. Smith noted that staff had a routine request for a one-year time extension
for this tentative tract map. Commission at that time did not grant the request
and subsequently the applicant filed an appeal which was before the City
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73-510 FRRD WARING DRIVE
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578
: 760 34 -0611
FAX: 760 341-7098
info@palm-d esert.org
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOTICE OF ACTION
Date: March 8, 2000
City of Palm Desert
Re: ZOA 00-02
The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your request and taken
the following action at its meeting of March 7, 2000:
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
ZOA 00-02 BY ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1979. MOTION CARRIED
4-0 (COMMISSIONER LOPEZ WAS ABSENT).
Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the City Clerk, City of Palm
Desert, within fifteen (15) days of the date of the decision.
PHILIP DRELL, ECRETARR
PALM DESERT LANNING COMMISSION
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1979
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
_OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER
25.70, ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION GOALS/POLICIES/
PROCEDURES.
CASE NO. ZOA 00-02
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 7th day of March, 2000, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider an amendment
to the Palm Desert Municipal Code, Chapter 25.70, Architectural Commission Goals/
Policies/Procedures; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm
Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution
No. 97-18," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project
is a Class 5 Categorical Exemption; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission
did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify its recommendation as described
below:
1 . That the Zoning Ordinance amendment is consistent with the objectives of the
Zoning Ordinance;
2. That the Zoning Ordinance amendment is consistent with the adopted General
Plan and affected specific plans; and
3. That the Zoning Ordinance amendment would better serve the public health,
safety and general welfare than the current regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Desert, California, as follows:
1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of
the Commission in this case.
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council
approval of a Zoning Ordinance text amendment as provided in the attached
Exhibit "A" to amend Municipal Code Chapter 25.70.020, 25.70.030,
25.70.060.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1979
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert,Planning
Commission, held on this 7th day of March, 2000, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FINERTY, JONATHAN, BEATY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: LOPEZ
ABSTAIN: NONE
PAUL R. BEATY, Chairperson
ATTEST:
PHI LIP DRELL, Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission J
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1979
EXHIBIT "A"
Section 1 That Section 25.70.020 of the Code of the City of Palm Desert,
California, being the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
"25.70.020 Membership.
The Architectural Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the City
Council who shall all be voting members."
Section 2 That Section 25.70.030 of the Code of the City of Palm Desert,
California, being the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
"25.70.030 A000intment and Term of Office.
The voting members of the Architectural Commission shall be appointed by the City
Council. The first voting members of the Commission shall be appointed for the following
terms:
A. Three shall serve for a term of four years;
B. Three shall serve for a term of two years; and
C. One shall serve for a term of one year.
Thereafter, the term of office for voting members shall be four years.
Five unexcused absences in any one year (January 1 through December 31 ) shall
constitute an automatic resignation of any Architectural Review Commission member and
the chairman or acting chairman shall declare the office of such member vacant. The
secretary shall immediately thereafter inform the City Council.
Section 3 That Section 25.70.060 of the Code of the City of Palm Desert,
California, being the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
"25.70.060 Rules.
The Architectural Commission shall adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its
business. Four voting members shall constitute a quorum. The affirmative or negative vote
of the majority of the members present shall be sufficient for it to take action."
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
DATE: March 7, 2000
CASE NO: ZOA 00-02
REQUEST: Approval of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 25.70,
Architectural Commission Goals/Policies/Procedures.
APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
I. BACKGROUND:
January 27, 2000 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 934 which was an
urgency ordinance increasing the number of members of the Architectural Review
Commission from five members and one or more alternates to seven full members
and sets a quorum at four (4).
These sections are part of the Zoning Ordinance. Amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance generally are adopted only after a public hearing at Planning Commission,
a recommendation by the Planning Commission and a subsequent public hearing at
the City Council.
The City Attorney has suggested that the amendments be adopted again following
the usual public hearing process.
Zoning Ordinance Review Committee reviewed this proposed amendment at its
February 17, 2000 meeting and supported its implementation with revisions. ZORC
noted that in the draft ordinance Section 2 of the total number of members only
came to five. This section has been amended to recognize the existing situation of
terms at this time.
ZORC also noted that Section 2 would provide for removal from office any member
who misses three consecutive meetings. ARC meets twice monthly and its permitted
absences should be consistent with other commissions that meet twice monthly per
Ordinance No. 899. This part of Section 2 has been amended to read:
"Five unexcused absences in any one year (January 1 through
December 31 ) shall constitute an automatic resignation of any
Architectural Review Commission member."
STAFF REPORT
CASE NO. ZOA 00-02
MARCH 7, 2000
II. CEQA REVIEW:
The proposed amendment is a Class 5 categorical exemption for purposes of CEQA
and no further documentation is necessary.
III. RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to amend the Architectural Commission
membership provisions.
IV. ATTACHMENTS:
A. Draft resolution
B. Legal notice
C. Comments from city departments and other agencies
D. Plans and exhibits
Prepared by `
Steve Smith
Reviewed and Approved by
Phil Drell
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER
25.70, ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION GOALS/POLICIES/
PROCEDURES.
CASE NO. ZOA 00-02
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 7th day of March, 2000, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider an amendment
to the Palm Desert Municipal Code, Chapter 25.70, Architectural Commission Goals/
Policies/Procedures; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm
Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution
No. 97-18," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project
is a Class 5 Categorical Exemption; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission
did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify its recommendation as described
below:
1 . That the Zoning Ordinance amendment is consistent with the objectives of the
Zoning Ordinance;
2. That the Zoning Ordinance amendment is consistent with the adopted General
Plan and affected specific plans; and
3. That the Zoning Ordinance amendment would better serve the public health,
safety and general welfare than the current regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Desert, California, as follows:
1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of
the Commission in this case.
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council
approval of a Zoning Ordinance text amendment as provided in the attached
Exhibit "A" to amend Municipal Code Chapter 25.70.020, 25.70.030,
25.70.060.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 7th day of March, 2000, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
PAUL R. BEATY, Chairperson
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL, Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
EXHIBIT "A"
Section 1 That Section 25.70.020 of the Code of the City of Palm Desert,
California, being the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
"25.70.020 Membership.
The Architectural Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the City
Council who shall all be voting members."
Section 2 That Section 25.70.030 of the Code of the City of Palm Desert,
California, being the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
"25.70.030 Appointment and Term of Office.
The voting members of the Architectural Commission shall be appointed by the City
Council. The first voting members of the Commission shall be appointed for the following
terms:
A. Three shall serve for a term of four years;
B. Three shall serve for a term of two years; and
C. One shall serve for a term of one year.
Thereafter, the term of office for voting members shall be four years.
Five unexcused absences in any one year (January 1 through December 31 ) shall
constitute an automatic resignation of any Architectural Review Commission member and
the chairman or acting chairman shall declare the office of such member vacant. The
secretary shall immediately thereafter inform the City Council.
Section 3 That Section 25.70.060 of the Code of the City of Palm Desert,
California, being the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
"25.70.060 Rules.
The Architectural Commission shall adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its
business. Four voting members shall constitute a quorum. The affirmative or negative vote
of the majority of the members present shall be sufficient for it to take action."
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ORDINANCE NO. 899
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 784 .AND
AMENDING SECTIONS 2.34.010 AND 2.34.020 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATIVE TO COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MEMBER
REQUIREMENTS.
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 784 on September 14, 1995,
amending Ordinance No. 569, relative to absences from City Committee and Commission
members; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 9743 on June 26, 1997, revising
the appointment date for all City Committee and Commission members and establishing a
residence policy for Committee/Commission appointees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 98-22 on March 12, 1998,
changing the terms of office to four years for all City Committee and Commission members; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to have all standard regulations for Committee/Commission
imembers within one document.
BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED -that in effort to continue to attain consistency and
efficiency on all of the City's boards, the following will apply:
1. The beginning dates for all terms of appointment to any City Committee or
Commission will commence January 1st and end on December 31st.
2. Palm Desert residency shall be a requirement for appointment to a City
Committee or Commission except in cases where the City Council deems it
appropriate to appoint a non-resident to a board which is in need of
specific expertise the non-resident offers.
3. Three unexcused absences in any one year (January 1 through
December 31) shall constitute an automatic resignation of members holding
office on boards which meet monthly.
4. Five unexcused absences in any one year (January 1 through December 31)
shall constitute an automatic resignation of.members holding office on
boards which meet twice monthly.
5. All terms of office for City Committee and Commission members will be
four(4)years.
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ORDINANCE NO. 899
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that an "excused absence" may be granted if the
member is serving on jury duty, serving in the military, or has suffered a death in the family.
PASSED,APPROVED,and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, at its regular meeting held on the 14th day of January, 1999, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: Benson,Crites,Ferguson, Kelly, Spiegel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ROBERT A. SPIEGEf-, or
ST:
SHEILAR G GAN, C• lerk
CITY OF PALM DESER ALIFORNIA
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73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE,PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92260
TELEPHONE(619)346-0611
CITY OF PALM DESERT
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO. ZOA 00-02
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Planning
Commission to consider an amendment to the zoning ordinance text to amend Chapter
25.70 - Architectural Commission Goals/Policies/Procedures.
SAID public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert,
California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard.
Written comments concerning all items covered by this public hearing notice shall be
accepted up to the date of the hearing. Information concerning the proposed project and/or
negative declaration is available for review in the Department of Community Development
at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday. If you challenge the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in
written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public
hearing.
PUBLISH: Desert Sun PHILIP DRELL, Secretary
February 15, 2000 Palm Desert Planning Commission
RECEIpV�EL)
PROOF OF PUBLICATION e�hisisEB�e�rp�cuukpy "ss�(�gstaml
(2015.5.C.C.P) CITY CLERK'S OFFICE)
REOEOVED
FEB 17 7000
STATE OF CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
County of Riverside CITY Of PALM DESERT
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of Proof of Publication of �i
the County aforesaid;1 am over the age of eighteen
years,and not a party to or Interested In the Fo�rdinance
CITY OF PALM DESERT
8b0Ve-eillfUed matter.18m the principal clerk Of a LEGAL NOTICE
printer of the,DESERT SUN PUBLISHING IS HEREBY GIVEN Ahpato e2public hearing
COMPANY a newspaper of general circulation, held before the Palm Desert Planning Com-
printed and published in the city of Palm Springs, to consider an amendment to the zoning
ce text to amentl Chapter 25.70 -Architec-
County of Riverside,and which newspaper has been mmission Goals/Poraes/Procedures.
ad ud ed a news a er of eneral circulation b the ublic hearing9 will be held on Tuesday,
1 g P P 8 y 7, 2000, at 7:00 p.m; In the Councll Chem-
Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of he Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred
California under the date of March 24,1988.Case /Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which
time and place all Interested persons are invited to
Number 191236;that the notice,of which the attend and be heard. Written comments concern-
annexed is a printed copy(set In type not smaller ing oibeitems
covered bt this public hearing notice
than non panel,has been published In each regular Information accepted up
the date
proposed f the project
and entire Issue of said newspaper and not In an and/or negative declaration is available for review
y in the Department of Communit Develo ment at
supplement thereof on the following data,to wit: the above address between the Xours of�:oo a.m.
and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you chal-
leng a the proposed actions in court, you may be
February 15th 41mitad to raising only those issues you or someone
else raised at the public hearing tlascribed In this
notice, or In written correspondence delivered to
the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public -
hearing.
PHILIP DRELL, Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
All in the year 2000 L PUB: February 15. 2000
1 certify(or declare)under penalty of perjury that the
foregoing is true and correct.
ISth
Dated at Palm Springs,California this-day
February
of 2000
L/
Signature
73.510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92260
TELEPHONE(619)346.0611
CITY OF PALM DESERT
LEGAL NOTICE.
CASE NO. ZOA 00-02
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Planning
Commission to consider an amendment to the zoning ordinance text to amend Chapter
25.70 - Architectural Commission Goals/Policies/Procedures.
SAID public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert,
California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard.
,Written comments concerning all items covered by this public hearing notice shall be
accepted up to the date of the hearing. Information concerning the proposed project and/or
negative declaration is available for review in the Department of Community Development
at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday. If you challenge the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in
written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public
hearing.
PUBLISH: Desert Sun PHILIP DRELL, Secretary
February 15, 2000 Palm Desert Planning Commission
MEMORANDUM
To: Buford A. Crites, Mayor
Jim Ferguson, Mayor Pro-Tempore
Jean M. Benson, Council Member
Richard S. Kelly, Council Member
Robert A. Spiegel, Council Member
FROM: David J_ Erwin
DATE: January 27, 2000
RE: Urgency Ordinance - Architectural Review
Enclosed please find an Urgency Ordinance for your consideration which changes the
membership to 7 members, no alternates and establishes a quorum of for the Architectural Review
Commission.
If you have questions, please contact me.
encl.
R vWUBTM161819
ORDINANCE NO. _
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING CHAPTER 25.70 DEALING WITH THE ARCHITECTURAL
COMMISSION AND DECLARE AN URGENCY THEREFORE
The City Council of the City of Palm Desert does hereby ordain as follows:
Section L That Section 25.70.020 of the Code of the City of Palm Desert, California,
being the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
"25.70.020 Membership.
The Architectural Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the City
Council who shall all be voting members."
Section 2. That Section 25.70.030 of the Code of the City of Palm Desert, California,
being the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
1125.70.030 Appointment and Term of Office.
The voting members of the Architectural Commission shall be appointed by the City
Council. The first voting members of the Commission shall be appointed for the following terms:
A. Two shall serve for a term of four years;
B. One shall serve for a term of three years,
C. One shall serve for a term of two years; and
D. One shall serve for a term of one year.
Thereafter, the term of office for voting members shall be four years.
If a member is unable to serve for three consecutive regular meetings, the chairman or
acting chairman shall declare the office of such member vacant. The secretary shall immediately
thereafter inform the City Council
/
Section 3. That Section 25.70.060 of the Code of the City of Palm Desert, California,
being the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"25.70.060 Rules.
The Architectural Commission shall adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its
business. Four voting members shall constitute a quorum. The affirmative or negative vote of the
majority of the members present shall be sufficient for it to take action."
Section 4. The City Council does hereby find and determine that there is a compelling
need to revise the membership of the architectural commission and such
needs to be done at the present time to assure the orderly and timely
processing of applications within said City and further declare the need for
this Ordinance to be effective immediately.
Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption hereof and the same
shall be in full force and affect upon its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Palm Desert, California on the_day of January, 2000, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
BUFORD A. CRITES, MAYOR
ATTEST:
By:
RACHELLE KLASSEN, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
DAVID J. ERWIN, City Attorney
City of Palm Desert, California
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION This is space for County Clerk's Filing Stamp
(2015.5.C.C.P)
RECE@VED
MAR 2 9 2000
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CrrY OF PAIR!DESERT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Riverside
1 am a citizen of the United States and a resident of Proof of Publication of
the Countv aforesaid; I am over theage of eighteen
years,and not a party to or interested in the
abovtientitled matter.I am the principal clerk of a
printer of the,DESERT SUN PUBLISHING
COMPANY a newspaper of general circulation,
printed and published in the city of Palm Springs, No.4387
Countyof Riverside,and which newspaper has been CITY OF PALM DESERT
e+ LEGAL NOTICE
adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the CASE NO. ZOA 00-02
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that o public hearing
Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of will be heId before the Palm Desert ity Council to
California under the date of March 24,1989.Case consider an amendment to the zoning ordinance
text to amend Chapter 25.70 - Architectural Com-
Number 191236;that the notice,of which the missionI ppubl cahearing will held on Thursday,April
annexed is a printed copy(set in type not smaller 13, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chamber at het
Palm than non panel,has been published in each regular Drive. Palm
rtDesert, Califor Civic nia, at/wn cn time mend
and entire issue of said news paper and not in place all interested persons are invited to attend
p Pe any end be heard. Written comments concerning all.
supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit:
items covered by this public hearing notice shall
be accepted up to the date of the hearing. Infor--i
motion concerning the proposed project and/or,
negative declaration is available for review in the
March 24th Department of Community Development at the
above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m.and,
500 P.m. Monday through Friday. If you challenge
1 the proposed actions in court, you may be limited. _
to raising only those Issues you or someone else'
reised at the public hearing described In this no-
tice, or in written correspondence delivered. to the
City Council at or prior to the public Gheerinq.
All in the year 2000 RACi1ELLClty Of$Palm Desierl,chsli pmia
PUB: March 24, 20000 _ t
1 certify(or declare)under penalty of perjury that the '-
foregoing is true and correct.
27th
Dated at Palm Springs,California this- day
March
of 2000
Signature
73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT,CALIIFORNIA92260
TELEPHONE(619)346-0611
CITY OF PALM DESERT
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO. ZOA 00-02
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert City
Council to consider an amendment to the zoning ordinance text to amend Chapter 25.70 -
Architectural Commission Goals/Policies/Procedures.
SAID public hearing will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2000, at 7:00 p.m in the Council
Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California,
at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. Written
comments concerning all items covered by this public hearing notice shall be accepted up
to the date of the hearing. Information concerning the proposed project and/or negative
declaration is available for review in the Department of Community Development at the
above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you
challenge the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you
or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written
correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.
PUBLISH: Desert Sun RACHELLE KLASSEN,Acting City Clerk
March 24, 2000 City of Palm Desert, California