HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 063PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 63
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND GRANTING A VARIANCE
TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN THE PARKING REQUIREMENTS AND A REDUCTION
IN THE MINIMUM DWELLING UNIT SIZE ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED
AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CANDLEWOOD AND PANORAMA
CASE NO. VARIANCE 03-75
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.26 of the Palm Desert
Zoning Code, the Planning Commission did on July 14, 1975, hold a duly
noticed public hearing to consider the application of CASITAS INVESTMENT
FUND for a variance to allow relief from the requirements of Sections 18.12,
parking; and Section 18.11, minimum dwelling unit size; of Ord. 348.
Precisely, reducing the parking from 12 covered parking spaces to 6 covered
parking spaces and 3 open parking spaces; and reducing the minimum size of
750 square feet to 630 square feet for four units and 619 square feet for
two units on property located in the R-3 Zone and situated at the northwest
corner of Candlewood and Panorama, and more particularly described as:
Lots 6 and 7 of Panorama Ranch, recorded
in Book 83, pages 22-23 of Maps in the Office
of the County Recorder.
WHEREAS, the subject application is exempted or has been considered
non -significant with regard to the requirements of the "Palm Desert Environ-
mental Quality Procedure Resolution Number 74-14".
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, the Planning Commission did find that the following
facts and reasons to exist to justify the granting of said variance:
1. Special circumstances or conditions are applicable to the pro-
perty or intended use that do not apply generally to other properties in the
vicinity which are under identical zoning classification.
2. The granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental
to the public health, safety, welfare or injurious to the property or
improvements in such vicinity and zone on which the property is located.
3. The granting of such variance will not adversely affect the
General Plan.
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4. The granting of this variance is necessary for the preservation and
enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other property in the
same vicinity and zones.
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 findings of the Commission in this case; and 2) that the variance
is granted subject to confirmation by the City Council, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The entire parking area, including the 10' easement shall be 22" A.C.
paving, to County Standards.
2. The driveway exit should be 20' wide and tie into the existing street
paving, to County Standards.
3. The proposed 5' high fence along Panorama should be cut back to allow
greater visibility for traffic.
4. The size and shape of the laundry room should be studied for possible
redesign to provide for the best layout for the users.
5. Floors of the carport area shall be 3" Port land Cement.
6. Overhead storage areas should be provided in the carports.
7. A trash storage area should be provided.
8. The proposed carports shall be relocated two spaces westerly and the
carports shall be enclosed on the south and easterly sides.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of Palm
Desert Planning Commission held on July 14, 1975, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BERKEY, MULLINS, SEIDLER
NOES: WILSON
ABSENT: VAN DE MARK
ABSTAIN:
WILLI'M SE H'IAN
ATTEST:
PAUL A. WILLIAMS, SECRETARY