HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2145PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2145
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 25.16
R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
CASE NO. ZOA 02-03
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 6'h
day of August, 2002, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider an amendment to the Palm
Desert Municipal Code, Chapter 25.16; 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. 02-60,"
in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project is categorically
exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15305
(Class 5, Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of CEQA Guidelines; 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 25.16.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2145
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 6th day of August, 2002, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, LOPEZ, TSCHOPP, FINERTY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: JONATHAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
PHILIP DRELL, ecretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
CINDY FINERT)', Chairperson .!'I
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2145
EXHIBIT A
Section 25.16.090 Front, rear and side yard setback exceptions.
2. 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
sixteen (16) feet measured from the property line. To encourage the rehabilitation of older units
and the provision of off-street parking within garages, on lots with existing homes that are legal
non -conforming because they do not provide a minimum of two covered off-street parking
spaces, the required minimum front setback to a garage door shall be 26 feet measured from
street curb face.
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