HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1078ORDINANCE NO. 1078
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
- PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING 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 City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 23rd
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, the Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 2291 has
recommended approval of the proposed amendment; 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 City Council did find
the following facts and reasons to exist to justify its approval 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 1078
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED 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 ZOA 04-01 as delineated in the attached Exhibit "A" is hereby ordained.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City
Council, held on this 14th day of October , 2004, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CRITES, FERGUSON, BELLY, SPIEGEL
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: BENSON
ABSTAIN: NONE
ROBERT A. SPIEGEI! May r
ATTEST:
RAbfiELLE D. KLA SEN, Ci y Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
ORDINANCE NO. 1078
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 lots 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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