HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 03-099ARESOLUTION NO. 03-99A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, REVERSING PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVAL OF PP 02-15, AMENDMENT NO. 1 THAT APPROVED A
REQUEST BY A.R. WOOLWORTH TO AMEND A CONDITION OF
APPROVAL REQUIRING CONSTRUCTION OF 90 LINEAL FEET OF SIX-
FOOT WIDE SIDEWALK FOR A TRIPLEX AT 74-140 CANDLEWOOD
STREET, BUT WHICH WOULD AMEND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CONDITION OF APPROVAL NO. 7 BY ALLOWING THE APPLICANT TO
CONSTRUCT 90 LINEAL FEET OF FIVE-FOOT WIDE SIDEWALK.
CASE NO. PP 02-15, AMENDMENT NO. 1
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 11th
day of September 11, 2003 hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a City Council
call-up regarding Planning Commission approval of PP 02-15, Amendment No. 1 to
delete the requirement to construct 90 lineal feet of sidewalk for a triplex under construction
at 74-140 Candlewood Street; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did find the
following facts and reasons to justify reversing the Planning Commission's approval of PP
02-15, Amendment No. 1:
1. The applicant's request to delete or defer the requirement for the
construction of a 6-foot wide, 90 lineal feet long sidewalk is contrary to long-
established City policy to require construction of sidewalks for any project
that involves the construction of two or more dwelling units. Construction of
the sidewalk will enhance pedestrian safety and convenience at the project
site as well as reducing future City expenditures should the City commence
construction of sidewalks in the neighborhood.
2. The Public Works Department feels that the requirement to install 90 feet of
sidewalk for the construction of a triplex, which should cost approximately
$2,000, is in line with that type of development. Although the sidewalk may
not connect with other sidewalks for a few years, this sidewalk will provide a
benefit to residents or guests of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, as follows:
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Resolution No._03-99A_
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of
the City Council in this case.
2. That Precise Plan No. 02-15, Amendment No. 1 is hereby denied, but staffs
recommendation to amend Public Works Department condition of approval
no. 7 to reduce the width of the required sidewalk from 6 feet to 5 feet is
hereby approved.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
City Council, held on this 25th Day of September, 2003, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CRITES, KELLY, SPIEGEL, BENSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: FERGUSON
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
RAC ELLE D. KLASSEN, ity Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
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-MT-BENSON, Mayor