HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2219PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2219
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO
CHAPTER 25.58 AS IT RELATES TO PARKING
REQUIREMENTS FOR CHURCHES AND OTHER PLACES
OF ASSEMBLY.
CASE NO. ZOA 03-01
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 3rd day of June, 2003, hold a duly noticed public hearing which was continued to
August 5, 2003 to consider an amendment to the Palm Desert Municipal Code, Chapter
25.58 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;
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 25.58.
1
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2219
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 5th day of August, 2003, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: FINERTY, JONATHAN, LOPEZ, TSCHOPP, CAMPBELL
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
, .1\
PHILIP DRELLI Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
2
SONIA M. CAMPBELL, Chairperson
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2219
EXHIBIT "A"
Section 1
That Section 25.58.310 E Places of Assembly be amended to read:
E. Places of Assembly.
Auditoriums, theaters, sports 1 for each 3 fixed seats within the main
arenas, stadiums, churches and auditorium or for every 35 square feet of
other places of assembly. seating area within the main auditorium
where there are no fixed seats; 18 linear
inches of bench shall be considered a
fixed seat.
Where a conditional use permit is required, Planning Commission may require
additional parking mitigation and/or parking management plan if the Planning
Commission makes the finding that specific operational characteristics of the use
create additional demand for parking.
Section 2
That Section 25.58.310 E Places of Assembly be amended to delete:
Libraries 1 space for each 500 square feet of gross
floor area.
Section 3
That Section 25.58.310 F Other Uses be amended to add:
Libraries 1 space for each 500 square feet of gross
floor area.
3