HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 2014-57RESOLUTION NO. 2014- 57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
COMMISSION'S DECISION TO ALLOW AN EXCEPTION TO PALM
DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 25.40.080 FENCES AND WALLS
TO ALLOW A WOOD PICKET FENCE VISIBLE FROM THE
SURROUNDING ROADWAY AT 77-355 MINNESOTA AVENUE
CASF. NO. MISC 14-150
WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 13th day of May, 2014, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider
the request by Ms. Ruth Meyer and Ms. Glenda Adams for an exception to the City's fence
and wall ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission made the required findings in
accordance with Section 25.40.080.F of the Palm Desert Municipal Code and approved
the applicant's request for an exception to the fence and wall ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the decorative nature, aesthetic quality, and pre-existing conditions of
the fence make the literal interpretation of the standards set in Section 25.40.080 of the
Palm Desert Municipal Code contrary with the purpose of the City's fence and wall
standards; and
WHEREAS, this item was called up by the City Council for further discussion and
review and has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act," Resolution No. 2014-41, the
Director of Community Development has determined that the proposed action qualifies as
a Class 3 (15303(e)) categorically exemption under CEQA, and is not subject to further
environmental review.
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council
did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify upholding the Architectural
Review Commission's decision to allow for an exception to the City's Fences and Wall
Ordinance:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the
City Council in this case.
2. That the City Council does hereby uphold the Architectural Review
Commission's decision to grant an exception to the City's fence and wall
ordinance.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014- 57
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, Califomia, at its regular meeting held on the 12th day of June 2014, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BENSON, HARNIR, SPIEGEL, WEBER, and TANNER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
VAN G. TANNER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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RAC ELLE D. ROkS.StN,tf` 'Y CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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