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Home My WebLink AboutZOA 87-4 TRAFFIC SIGHT 1985 MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 19, 1985 Mayor Kelly declared the public hearing closed . Counctlmember Benson stated she felt the proposed project was commendable but that the Council must consider the `A desires of the community as a whole and she would , therefore , have to vote against it . Counctlmember Jackson stated she felt It would be best to have timeshares in residential zones and include the restrictions to the amendment to the ordinance . Councilman Wilson stated he felt that this type of Proposed development under the PR-4 zoning was much more desirable than motel rooms . Councilman Snyder stated he had mixed emotions about this type of development and felt the Council should take a good, long look at timeshares in general . Mayor Kelly agreed with Councilman Snyder and stated he did not feel that timeshares would enhance the community . Counctlmember Benson moved to deny timeshares In the PR zone . Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 3-2 vote of the Council , with Councilmembers Jackson and Wilson voting NO. Councilmember Wilson moved to amend Ordinance No . 441 amending the zoning ordinance to establish standards of development for timeshare developments in the PC-4 and commercial zones and approving the fi I ing ' of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact . Motion was seconded by Jackson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council . XVI . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B None XV. REPORTS AND REMARKS A . CITY MANAGER 1 . FRINGE-TOED LiZARD HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN Mr . Altman reported that the City of Palm Desert was the last city to sign this agreement and that there had been no major changes since the Council last : considered the plan . Counctlmember Benson moved to, by Minute Motion , authorize the Mayor to execute the Implementation Agreement for the Fringe—Toed Lizard Habitat Conservation Plan . Motion was seconded by Jackson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council . ORDINANCE NO. 524 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM' DESERT. CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS RELATING TO TRAFFIC SIGHT OBSTRUCTIONS. CASE ND: ZOA 87-4 WHEREAS. the City Council of the City of Palm Desert. California did on the 12th day of November hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider amendment to zoning ordinance section 25.56.200 relating to corner traffic siaht obstructions. WHEREAS. said amendment has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89". in that the director of community development has determined the amendment to be a class 5 categorical exemption. WHEREAS. at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments. if any. of all persons desiring to be heard. said city council did find the following facts and reasons to exist to grant approval of a zoning ordinance text amendment. I . The proposed amendment is consistent with the Intent of the zoning ordinance and protects the community health, safety and general welfare. NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Pa 1 m Desert. as follows: I . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the considerations of the council in this case. 2. That it does hereby approve ZOA 87-4 provided In the attached exhibits. labeled Exhibit "A". PASSED. 'APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council . held on this loth day of Des_eMhgp 1987 by the following vote. to wit: AYES: CRITES. KELLY, SNYDER. WILSON, BENSON NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE _ ABSTAIN: NONE �l r JEAN M. BENSON. Mayor ATTEST: / SHEILA R. GILL AN. City City of Palm Oesert. Cali ornia CITY OF PALM DESERT TRANSMITTAL LETTER I. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council II. REQUEST: Review of amendment to Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance Section 25 . 56 . 200 regarding corner traffic sight obstructions. III . APPLICANT: CITY OF PALM DESERT IV. CASE NO: ZOA 87-4 V. DATE: November 12, 1987 V1 . CONTENTS: A. Staff recommendation B. Discussion C. Draft Ordinance No. D. Planning Commission Minutes involving Case No. ZOA 87-4 E. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1261 F. Planning Commission Staff Report dated October 20, 1987 G. Related maps and/or exhibits ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and pass to second reading. B. DISCUSSION: The amendment involves the code section regulating site obstructions within triangular areas at street corners. Curb lines would replace property liens as the reference point for determining the obstruction-free triangle. Curb lines bear a constant relationship to the actual travel lane sight geometry while property lines vary according to the parkway width. The current ordinance based on property lines results in inadequate visibility triangles when parkways are narrow and excessive and when parkways are unusually wide. Prepared by Reviewed and Approved by — PD/dlg ORDINANCE NO. EXHIBIT W SECTION 25. 56 . 200 On a corner lot, no fence, wall , hedge or other obstruction, except the natural grade of a site, within a triangular area formed by the street property lines and a line connecting points on the street property twenty five feet from the intersection of the projection of the streets right-of-way, shall exceed a height of three feet above established grade at the edge of the street pavement on plans approved by the director of community development or the existing pavement or traveled way if plans have not been approved. AMEND TO:. SECTION 25.56.200 On a corner lot, no fence, wall , hedge, structure or other obstruction, except the nature grade of a site, within a triangular area formed by the existing or future curb lines and a line connecting points on the existing or future curb lines a minimum of forty feet from the intersection of the projection of the curb lines, shall exceed a height of three feet above established grade at the edge of the street pavement or the existing pavement or traveled way. I I i 2 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS RELATING TO TRAFFIC SIGHT OBSTRUCTIONS. CASE NO: ZOA 87-4 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California did on the 12th day of November hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider amendment to zoning ordinance section 25.56.200 relating to corner traffic sight obstructions. WHEREAS, said amendment has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89", in that the director of community development has determined the amendment to be a class 5 categorical exemption. WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said city council did find the following facts and reasons to exist to grant approval of a zoning ordinance text amendment. I . The proposed amendment is consistent with the intent of the zoning ordinance and protects the community health, safety and general welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, as follows: I . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the considerations of the council in this case. 2. That it does hereby approve ZOA 87-4 provided in the attached exhibits. labeled Exhibit "A". PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council . held on this day of 1987 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RICHARD S. KELLY. Mayor ATTEST: SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, City Clerk City of Palm Desert, California A PLAIIgING COM11551011 RESOLUTION No. 1261 A RI:�'uLurlQrl uF IIII_ f'l_AtIHIUG COMMSS1ON OF TUE (:I I OF PALM ULSLR I. CAL I FORII 1 A APPROV I NG Z_ON I NG ORDINANCE AIIENDNEIJ 1 a RELATING TO TRAFFIC SIGHT nI35TRUCIIONS. CASE_ [10: ZOA 87-4 Will Id AS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California did on ther'.lttli day of October hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider arnendrnent to zoning ordinance section 25.56.2U0 relating to corner traffic sirlhl: obsl:ruC1, !OD s. Wiif_RI AS, said amendment has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Ucsort Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act. Rr>solution No. 190-89" , in that: the director of coonnunity development has determined the amendment to be a (:less 5 categorical exemption. {JNEREAS, at said public hr°aring, upon hearing and considering all testimonv and arqument:s. if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said pl.anriinq commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to recommend approval of a zoning ordinance text amendment. 1 . 11 it I,rol)nscd amendment is con;i s tent with the intent of the zon i nq ordinance and protects the community health, safety and general welfare. NOW, IIIi:WFORE, LIE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, .Is follows: 1 . lfint the ahove recitations are true and correct and constitute the considerations of the commis;ion in this case. 2 . livil, it does hereby recommend approval of ZOA 87-4 provided in the attached exhibits, labeled Exhibit "A" PASSCU, APPROVED <rnd ADOPIED at a regular meeting of the Palm Ue,ert Planninc Commission, held on this ZUth d-3y of October, 1987 by the following vote. to wit : AYES: LAULOW, RICHARDS, WIIITLOCK A ERWOOD lU)LS: hlUhll-- •• AtK,LNI DOWIIS AUSIAIN: NUNE RICHARD ERWOOD, Chairman AT'I F /d, RAMON A. DIA.i . SecI w PLANNING CONIISS1O14 RESOLUTION NO. 1261 EXHIBIT "A" SECTION 25. 56 . 200 On a corner lot , no fence , wall , hedge or other obstruction, except the natural grade of a site, within a triangular area formed by the street property lines and a line connecting points on the street property twenty five feet from the intersection of the projection of the streets right-of-way, shall exceed a height of three feet above established grade at the edge of the street pavement on plans approved by the director of cnunnunity develofmrent or, the eXi5Linq pJVCin(Jflt or tl-IJVCled way if I)IJIIs have not been approved. AMENII 10: St.C1lON 25:56.2110 On a corner lot, no fence, wall ,, hedge, structl.rre or outer obstruction, except the nature grade of a site, within a triangular area formed by the ex i sting or future curb lines and a line connect i ng_po i nt:s on the existing or future curb lines a minimum of forty feet from the intersection of the prod) ction of the curb lines,_ shall exceed a height of three feet above established grade at the edge of the street pavement or 'the existing pavement or traveled way. 2 Qv�jCLt 44 AGENDA DRAF � `9 ' PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 1967 Chairman Erwood supported commission and noted that the public testimony would remain open. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Ladlow, continuing this item to December 15, 1987. Carried 4-0. G. Case No. ZOA 87-4 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant Request for consideration of an amendment to the Palm Desert Ordinance Section 25.56.200 regarding traffic sight obstructions. Mr. Diaz explained that this item was before commission in 1985 and was approved but was inadvertently never forwarded to council . e of the time lapse, the resolution was He indicated that becaus before commission for adoption. Commissioner Richards provided the history of the amendment. Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked Ianyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed. There being no one, the public testimony was closed. Action: Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Ladlow, adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0. Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Ladlow, ission Resolution No. 1261 , recommending adopting Planning Comm approval of ZOA 87-4 to city council . Carried 4-0. Vill . MISCELLANEOUS he Joint meet A. Mr . Diaz asked hng on ChairmanwErowood woulidndicated thatbe attending t he would not be ab a to Friday. attend. IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 13 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS RELATING TO TRAFFIC SIGHT OBSTRUCTIONS. CASE NO: ZOA 87-4 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California did on the 20th day of October hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider amendment to zoning ordinance section 25.56.200 relating to corner traffic sight obstructions. WHEREAS, said amendment has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89", In that the director of community development has determined the amendment to be a class 5 categorical exemption. WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, If any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said planning commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to recommend approval of a zoning ordinance text amendment. 1 . The proposed amendment is consistent with the intent of the zoning ordinance and protects the community health, safety and general welfare. NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, as follows: 1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the considerations of the commission in this case. 2. That it does hereby recommend approval of ZOA 87-4 provided in the attached exhibits, labeled Exhibit "A". PASSED. APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this day of 1987 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RICHARD ERWOOD, Chairman ATTEST: RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary EXHIBIT "A" Section 25.56.200. On a corner lot, no fence, wall , hedge, or other obstruc- tion, except the natural grade of a site, within a triangular area formed by the street property ++nes and a ++Re eenneet+ng pe+nts on the street property twenty f+ye feet from the +nterseet+en of the projeet+en of the streets r+ght-ef-way, shall exceed a height of three feet above established grade at the edge of the street pavement on plans approved by the director of community development or the existing pavement or traveled way if plans have not been approved. Amend to: Section 25.56.200. On a corner lot, no fence, wall , hedge, structure, or other obstruction, except the nature grade of a site, within a triangular area formed by the existing or future curblines and a line connecting points on the existing or future curblines a_minimum of forty feet from the intersection of the PEP ._ection of the curblines, shall exceed a height of three feet above established grade at the edge of the street pavement or the existing pavement or traveled way. CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT M. Planning Commission DATE: October 20, 1987 CASE NO: ZOA 87-4 REQUEST: Review of amendment to Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance Section 25.56.200 regarding corner traffic sight obstructions. I. BACKGROUND: This item was before the planning commission in August of 1985 and unanimously recommended for approval . Inadvertently it was never forwarded to city council for final action. Due to the two year delay it is again being brought before you for review before council action. The amendment involves the code section regulating site obstructions within triangular areas at street corners. Curb lines would replace property lines as the reference point for determining the obstruction-free triangle. Curb lines bear a constant relationship to the actual travel lane sight geometry while property lines vary according to the parkway width. The current ordinance based on property lines results In inadequate visibility triangles when parkways are narrow and excessive and when parkways are unusually wide. 11. RECOMMENDATION: Approve findings and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. _ recommending to city council approval of ZOA 87-4. Prepared by� Reviewed and Approved by PD/dlg 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 October 1 . 1987 CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. ZOA 87-4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Planning Commission to consider an amendment to the Palm Desert Ordinance Section 25.56.200 regarding traffic sight obstructions. r. SAID public hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 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. 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 (or city council ) at, or prior to, the public hearing. PUBLISH: Desert Post RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary October 9, 1987 Palm Desert Planning Commission