HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2667PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2667
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
TO APPROVE A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO PALM DESERT
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 25.16.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
ADDING A PROVISION TO ALLOW FOR HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS WITHIN
THE OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (O.P.) ZONE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CASE NO: ZOA 16-91
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the
5th day of April, 2016, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by the City of
Palm Desert for approval of the above noted; and
WHEREAS, establishing an Ordinance to allow a height exception process within the
office professional zoning district; all subject to a precise plan would allow for a more high
quality building design as well as enough height to adequately screen all roof top
equipment; and
WHEREAS, amendments to Section 25.16.050 "Development Standards" are minor in
nature and reflect the way the City views well designed architecture throughout the City; 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. 2015-75, the Director of Community Development has determined that the project will not
have a negative impact on the environment and has prepared a Notice of Determination of a
Negative Declaration in accordance CEQA; 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 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 16-91 as proposed.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2667
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on the 5th day of April 2016, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, GREENWOOD, and PRADETTO
NOES: DE LUNA
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
JONN GIREENWO'6B1'CHAIRPER
ATTEST:
RYAN STENDELL, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2667
Exhibit "A"
Section 25.16.050 — Development Standards
This section is Table 25.16-5. Staff is requesting to amend the height limits from 18 to 35
feet and add additional wording to Note 7. Below are the proposed changes.
Below is the current table within the zoning code.
JO,: y
�;C-1
OP
PC-11
PC-2'
PC-3'
PC-4'
SI
1 PI
Building Measurements
Height, max
18' to 25''
30'
25'.2
stories
30'
35'
35'8
30'.2
stories
35'.2
stories
Building size, max9
—
—
30,000 sf
40,000 sf
—
—
—
Below is the proposed Table 25.16-1, which coincides with the descriptions, described in
the staff report.
Commercial/Indust
OP
C-1
PC-1'
PC-2'
PC-3'
PC-4'
SI
PI
Building Measurements
Height, max
18' to 35'7
30'
25'. 2
stories
30'
35'
35'8
30'. 2
stories
35'. 2
stories
Building size, max9
—
—
30,000 sf
40,000 sf
—
—
—
No. 7: When adjacent to single -story residential, see Section 25.16.050.E (Additional
Setback in OP District). Applicants can request a height exception above 25 feet to a
maximum building height of 35 feet for a well -designed building with architectural merit,
subject to a Precise Plan application and approved on a case -by -case basis by the Planning
Commission. When adjacent to residential properties any height over 25 feet must maintain
a setback distance of 65 feet.
Staff believes having a provision in place to consider a height exception on a case -by -case
basis will lend itself to more attractive buildings and add flexibility in design that property
owners enjoy in Palm Desert. The added language still preserves building heights to
setback distances adjacent to residential zones while allowing the Planning Commission to
review and approve a request, if deemed appropriate.
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