HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 266PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 266
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A REQUEST FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE
FROM PR-3 TO R-1-10,000 ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH
OF HAYSTACK ROAD WEST OF PORTOLA AVENUE.
CASE NO. C/Z 07-77
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 5th day of July, 1977, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and a
continued Public Hearing on August 2, 1977 to consider a Change of
Zone application, filed by G. GRAZIADIO from PR-3 (Planned Residential -
three units to the acre) to Single -Family Residential (R-1-10,000) on property
generally located northerly of Haystack Road west of Portola Avenue and more
particularly described as:
APN 630-250-017
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolution Number 77-7", in
that an Environmental Assessment form was submitted and a Negative Declaration
determination was made by the Director of Environmental Services and the appeal
period has expired; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering the 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 which make
the denial of the Change of Zone necessary to carry out the provisions and general
purpose of the Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance:
1. Proposed zone would not foster a harmonious workable relationship with
the land uses adjacent to the property being considered on the basis
that the development as R-1 lots would not be compatible to the exist-
ing development to the north, possible development of property to the
west, the potential public park site to the east, or the traffic on
Haystack Road.
2. Development of the proposed property under the existing zoning would
seem to be the most appropriate and most beneficial to the City as a
whole.
3. The requested zoning would increase the density which does not appear
appropriate for the size, shape, and configuration of the property under
consideration.
4. Increased density on the property in question does not appear consistent
with sound standards of public health and safety from the standpoint of
the property being located adjacent to a major traffic carrier.
5. The proposed aming would not appear to provide for adequate privacy and
open space for the ultimate dwellings on the property.
6. The proposed re -zoning would increase traffic congestion in the area. The
proposed re -zoning would result in an increase in hazards and noise
congestion for the ultimate residents.
7. The proposed re -zoning would result in an increase in noise, odors, dust,
dirt, and other objectionable influences on the ultimate occupants of
dwellings on the property.
8. The proposed re -zoning would not encourage superior site planning and
environmental design.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert as follows:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 266
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the
findings of the commission in this case.
2. That the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert does hereby
deny the requested Change of Zone from PR-3 (Planned Residential) to(R-1-10,000)
Single -Family Residential for the reasons set out in this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Com-
mission, held on this 2nd day of August, 1977, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BERKEY, SNYDER, KRYDER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: KELLY, READING
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary