HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2609PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2609
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO
MODIFY SECTION 25.46.040.A. PARKING REQUIREMENTS TABLE
25.46-1, CHANGING THE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
FOR DIFFERENT LAND USES (SECTION 25.58.310. CURRENT ZONING
ORDINANCE)
CASE NO: ZOA 13-226
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 6th day of August 2013, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by
the City of Palm Desert for approval of the above noted; 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. 2013-16, the Director of Community Development has determined that the
project is not considered a project for CEQA purposes.
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 the
recommendation to the City Council of said request:
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
Planning Commission in this case.
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval of Zoning
Ordinance Amendment 13-226 as proposed.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2609
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Palm Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on the 6th day of August 2013, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, DASH, DE LUNA, and STENDELL
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: GREENWOOD
ABSTAIN: NONE
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NANCY DE(,LUNA, CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
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LAURI AYLAIAN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
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EXHIBIT A
TABLE 25.46-1 (Replaces 25.45.040.A. in entirety)
iinimum Stalls Required
Residential Uses
Children's homes
1 per 4 beds'
Cluster housing
Studio and one bedroom
2 per unit
Two and more bedrooms
2.5 per unit
Condominium
Studio and one bedroom
2 per unit
Two and more bedrooms
2.5 per unit
Dwelling, mobile home
2 per unit
Dwelling, multifamily
Studio and one bedroom
2 per unit
Two and more bedrooms
2 per unit
Dwelling, single-family
2 per unit
Residential care facility
1 per 4 beds'
Residential care home
1 per 4 beds'
Agricultural andAnimal
elated Uses
Stables, boarding
1 per 5 stables2
Veterinary facility
3 per 1,000 sq.ft.
Recreation, Resource Preservation, Open Space, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Assembly uses
1 per 3 seats or 1 per 18 inches of bench area
Billiard halls
2 per billiard table
Bowling alleys
2 per alley
Golf -related uses
Driving ranges
1 per tee3
Golf courses
4 per hole3
Pitch and putt
3 per hole3
Libraries
2 per 1,000 sq.ft.
Preschools, nursery schools, and day nurseries
2 per 3 employees + 1 per 8 children
Private clubs, union halls, lodge halls
10 per 1,000 sq.ft.
Religious institutions
1 per 3 seats3
Schools, private
1 per employee plus 1 per 3 students at maximum
classroom capacity
Skating rinks, ice and roller
10 per 1,000 sq.ft.3
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nimum Stalls Required
Sports arenas and stadiums
1 per 3 seats or 1 per 18 inches of bench area
Swimming pools, commercial
2 per 1,000 sq.ft. of pool area3
Tennis facilities, commercial
3 per court or 1 per 18 inches of bench area
Theater/auditorium
1 per 3 seats or 1 per 18 inches of bench area
Utility, Transportation, i''ublic F
and
mmuitidation Uses
Public utility facilities
2 or 1 per employee (in the largest shift) + 1 per vehicle
used in conjunction with the use
Retail;
ice, and Office Uses
Appliance stores
2 per 1,000 sq.ft.
Banks
3 per 1,000 sq.ft.
Drugstores
3 per 1,000 sq.ft.
Financial institutions and savings and loan
offices
2 per 1,000 sq.ft.
Furniture stores
2 per 1,000 sq.ft.
Plant nursery with outdoor sales and displays
2.5 per 1,000 sq.ft. of gross building space, excluding
greenhouse area
Grocery stores
3 per 1,000 sq.ft.
Gym, commercial
8 per 1,000 sq.ft.4
Gym, personal studio
4 per 1,000 sq. ft.
Health, figure, and exercise salons and spas
5 per 1,000 sq.ft.4
Hotels
1.1 per guest unit3
Lumber yards
2 per 1,000 sq.ft. of floor area + 1 per 1,000 sq.ft. of
open area for sales and display
Medical, clinics
5 per 1,000 sq.ft.
Medical, hospitals
1.75 per bed
Medical, office
4 per 1,000 sq. f.t
Mortuaries
5 + 250 sq.ft. of usable and accessible paved parking
area for every 25 sq.ft. of assembly room floor area
Motels
1.1 per guest unit3
Offices
4 per 1,000 sq.ft.
Personal services
4 per 1,000 sq.ft.
Resort hotels
1.1 per guest unit'
Restaurants
8 per 1,000
Retail uses, general
3 per 1,000 sq.ft.7
Shopping centers, community and regional
4 per 1,000 sq.ft.7
Shopping centers, specialty and district
3 per 1,000 sq.ft.'
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Vehicle Uses
Auto rental agencies
3 per 1,000 sq.ft. of gross rentals
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nimum Stalls Required
Auto repair / service stations
1 per 1,000 sq.ft.
Auto gas / convenience stations
3 per 1,000 sq. ft.
Auto washing, full service
3.5 per 1,000
Auto washing, self service
1 per vacuum station or wash stall
Auto and vehicle sales
2 per 1,000 sq.ft.
Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Uses
Industrial uses, generals
2 per 1,000 sq.ft.6
Storage, personal storage facility
6 + 2 per caretaker unit'
Support facilities for construction, renovation,
and equipment installations
Provide as needed
Warehouses and storage facilities
2 per 3 employees and not less than 1 per 1,000 sq.ft.
for the first 20,000 sq.ft., 1 per 2,000 s sq.ft.f for the
second 20,000 sq.ft., 1 per 4,000 sq.ft. for area in
excess of initial 40,000 sq.ft.
Wholesaling and distribution
1 per 3,000 sq.ft.
Notes:
1. The number of beds used in the calculation shall match the resident capacity of the home as listed on the required license or
permit.
2. Parking areas for boarding stables should be treated to prevent dust and designed to provide for the needs of customers and
employees.
3. As is needed, additional parking should be provided for other uses on the site.
4. Swimming pool area shall be counted as part of a facility's floor area.
5. Except structures used exclusively for warehousing purposes.
6. Loading spaces may be counted as part of the required parking at a rate not to exceed 1 per 2,500 gross square feet.
7. Additional parking may be required by the Director through the precise plan process.
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