HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2146PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2146
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 25.25
OFFICE PROFESSIONAL ZONE AS IT RELATES TO MAXIMUM
BUILDING HEIGHT AND HOW BUILDING HEIGHT IS MEASURED.
CASE NO. ZOA 02-04
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 20th day of August, 2002, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider an amendment
to the Palm Desert Municipal Code, Chapter 25.25 as described above; 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 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 25.25.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2146
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 20th day of August, 2002, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, JONATHAN, LOPEZ, TSCHOPP, FINERTY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL, ecretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
CIND
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Y FINERT1 J Chairperson
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2146
EXHIBIT "A"
Vow
Section 1:
That Section 25.25.019 be added to read as follows:
HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS:
The Planning Commission may approve building heights up to 28 feet based on a
finding that the project incorporates unique design and significant roof elements above and
below 25 feet resulting in superior exterior architectural quality.
Section 2:
That Section 25.25.016 E be added to read as follows:
E. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection "D" above, on large lots where
the building pad is more than 50 feet from the street (curb line) and 100 feet from adjacent
single story residential lots, building height shall be measured from the prescribed minimum
pad height necessary to achieve adequate drainage as determined by the Director of Public
Works. Director of Public Works shall consider the provisions of Municipal Code 27.12 in
determining minimum necessary pad height.
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