HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1979PLANNING 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.
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
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL,\Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
PAUL R. BEATY, Chairperson
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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 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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