HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2011PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2011
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE THREE ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS EACH
AS FOLLOWS:
1. CHAPTER 25.16.030 (J), AS IT RELATES TO RENTAL AND
LEASING OF SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS FOR LESS THAN 30
DAYS;
2. CH. 25.104.090 AS IT RELATES TO STEALTH INSTALLATION OF
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS; AND
3. CHAPTER 25.16.090 (A) AND (C) AS IT RELATES TO SETBACKS
FOR GARAGES AND CARPORTS IN THE R-1 DISTRICT.
CASE NO(s). ZOA 00-05, ZOA 00-07 & ZOA 00-08
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 15' day of August 15, 2000, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider three
amendments to the Palm Desert Municipal Code, Chapters 25.16 and 25.104 concerning
short term rentals in the R-1 zone, stealth installation of communication towers, and
garage and carport setbacks in the R-1 zone; 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 Zoning Ordinance Amendments are considered Class 5 Categorical Exemptions;
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 their 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.
3. That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment would better serve the public health,
safety and general welfare that 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.
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2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council
approval of the Zoning Ordinance text amendments as provided in attached
Exhibits "A", "B" and "C" to amend Municipal Code, Chapter 25.16.030
"J.", 25.104. "0.60.", 25.16.090 "A." & "C.".
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 15th day of August, 2000, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, BEATY
NOES: FINERTY
ABSENT: JONATHAN, LOPEZ
ABSTAIN: NONE
I fr.. k ti,. (
PAUL R. BEATY, Chairperson/
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL, ecretary
Palm Desert PI. ning Commission
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2011
EXHIBIT "A"
Short Term Rentals in the R-1 Zone:
Amend Section 25.16.030 by adding "J."
A. Rental or leasing of a single-family dwelling for periods of less than 30
days.
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EXHIBIT "B"
Stealth Installation of Commercial Communication Towers and Antennas.
Amend Section to 25.104. by adding ".060" :
A. Stealth installation of commercial communication towers and
antennas are those determined by the Architectural Review
Commission and the Planning Commission to be designed to blend in
with their existing natural environment (i.e. monopoles designed as
artificial palm trees) creating a cluster effect through the use of a mix
of artificial and natural vegetation. In addition to the aforementioned
sections, stealth installations shall be subject to the following
development standards:
B. Height.
No stealth commercial communication tower or antenna shall exceed
65 feet in height as measured from ground level to top of the
antenna. Frond or artificial vegetation height shall not exceed more
than 10 feet from the top of the antenna.
C. Separation From Off -Site Uses and Other Commercial Communication
Towers.
1. The Planning Commission may waive the separation
requirements from residential zoned properties and residential
uses found in Section 25.104.040 (B) 2, if it is determined
that the tower or antenna utilizes an approved stealth design
(i.e. artificial palm tree).
2. The Planning Commission may waive the separation
requirements between Commercial Communication Towers
found in Section 25.104.040 (C), if determined that the tower
or antenna utilizes an approved stealth design (i.e. artificial
palm tree).
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EXHIBIT "C"
Garages and Carports in the R-1 Zone.
Amend Section 25.16.090 by adding the following to Section "A."
Notwithstanding the preceding in the R-1 District, the required minimum
front setback to a garage door shall be (20) feet measured from the
property line and for a side entry garage (16) feet measured from the
property line.
Amend Section 25.16.090 by adding Section "C."
In order to encourage rehabilitation of older dwelling units and to provide
shaded parking for vehicles, the Architectural Review Commission may
approve well designed carport structures with a minimum setback of (20)
feet to be measured from the curb face to the front edge of the carport
structure. Side -in carport structures may be approved to a minimum
setback of (16) feet measured from the curb face to the nearest projection
of the carport.
In approving such setback, the Architectural Review Commission shall send
a notice to property owners within 300 feet of the property and make a
determination that the reduced setback will not have a detrimental impact
on the neighborhood, taking into account the opinions of nearby property
owners and any property owners associations.