HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2291PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2291
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO
THE OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (O.P.) DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS, CHAPTER 25.25 OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE, RESTRICTING BUILDING HEIGHT AND
REQUIRING RESIDENTIAL SCALE ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN FOR OFFICE BUILDINGS WHICH MAY BE
DEVELOPED IN AN O.P. ZONE ON LOTS FRONTING ON
PORTOLA AVENUE BETWEEN FRED WARING DRIVE AND
DE ANZA WAY.
CASE NO. ZOA 04-01
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 7th day of September, 2004, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider an
amendment to the Palm Desert Municipal Code, Chapter 25.25; 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.
3. That the Zoning Ordinance amendment would better serve the public health,
safety and general welfare then 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2291
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.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 7th day of September, 2004, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FINERTY, LOPEZ, TSCHOPP, JONATHAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE _ \
SABBY SrATHAN, Chairperson
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL,Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2291
EXHIBIT A
That Section 25.25.019 be added to read:
25.25.019 Building limitations for O.P. zoned lots fronting on Portola Avenue
between Fred Waring Drive and De Anza Way
Buildings in the O.P. zone located on Tots fronting on Portola Avenue
between Fred Waring Drive and De Anza Way shall be limited to one story with a
maximum basic height of 15 feet and in no event shall the height exceed 18 feet in
height. Approval of a building height over 15 feet shall be discretionary based on
architectural merit. Project to be subject to O.P. setback standards. Overall
architectural design shall be consistent with the residential character of the
surrounding area.
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