HomeMy WebLinkAboutCUP West Coast Barber College 74350 Alessandro Dr. Ste A-1CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
REQUEST:
SUBMITTED BY:
APPLICANT:
DATE:
CONTENTS:
Recommendation
DENY THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST FOR A FEE REDUCTION OF
THE TRUST DEPOSIT FEE OF $2,915 TO $1,500 FOR THE
PROCESSING OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) TO
OPERATE THE WEST COAST BARBER COLLEGE AT 74-350
ALESSANDRO DRIVE, SUITE A-1, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE
R-3(4) ZONE, (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY).
Kevin Swartz, Assistant Planner
Jesus Escamilla
74-350 Alessandro Drive, Suite A-1
Palm Desert, CA 92260
October 28, 2010
Letter from Mr. Jesus Escamilla dated September 21, 2010
That the City Council, by Minute Motion, deny the request for reduction of the
processing deposit from $2,915 to $1,500 for the processing of a Conditional
Use Permit for West Coast Barber College located in the residential multiple
family zone.
Executive Summary
Approval of staff's recommendation would deny the applicant, Mr. Jesus Escamilla, a
reduction of the processing deposit for a Conditional Use Permit for West Coast Barber
College. The applicant would be required either to pay the full deposit and proceed
through the CUP process in a timely manner, or to cease operating as a barber college.
Analysis
On April 22, 2010, the applicant applied for a business license to operate a barber
college at said location. The application was denied by the Director of Community
Development to operate a private barber college in the R-3(4) zone without approval of
a Conditional Use Permit. Sometime after, the applicant was cited by the Code
Enforcement Division for operating the barber college without an approved Conditional
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Use Permit. In July 2010, the applicant stated that the business is not a college, only a
barber shop. Staff issued a business license with a condition that the business must be
maintained as a barber shop.
Today, the applicant is still operating as a barber college. City staff has given the
applicant more than a month to submit the application for a CUP, and an application still
has not been formally submitted. Mr. Escamilla has submitted a hardship request for an
adjustment to the required deposit. Currently the $2,915 deposit is based on the
average cost of processing all CUPs. Because the applicant does not appear to be
making a sincere effort to move through the approval process in a timely manner, Staff
does not recommending granting leniency on the required deposit. If the completed
application and required deposit are not received within five business days, Staff will
resume code enforcement actions for the operation of a private college in an R3 Zone
without a Conditional Use Permit.
Submitted By:
Kevin Swartz
Assistant Planner
Approval:
o n M. Wohlmuth
(C,j$jManager
Department Head:
Lauri Aylaian
Director of Community Development
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Original on File with City Clerk's Office
* By Minute Motion, accept an initial deposit of $1,500 within seven
(7) days of this meeting toward processing of a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) for West Coast Barber College located in the Residential
Multiple Family Zone, subject to notifying Applicant should the cost
of processing exceed the initial deposit and subsequent arrangements
be made. 5-0
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West Coast Barber College
74-350 Alessandro Dr. Ste. A -I
Palm Desert, Ca. 92260
Phone: (760)779-9199
Fax: (760)779-8619
E-mail: wcbarbercolle_Teeaaol.com
To the city of Palm Desert:
September 21, 2010
The purpose of this letter is an acknowledgement of meeting between Pedro Rodriguez,
Johnny Terfehr, and me. At the time of the meeting I already had my business license
and thought I was at par with the city's requirements. During that meeting was when I
found out about having to apply for a Conditional Use Permit to operate as a Barber
College.
I'd like to take this moment to ask for your help in this matter. I am asking for leniency
in the fee and ask to pay in the amount of $1,500.00 deposit. I am in the process of
recruiting students for our college in hopes of becoming a successful business in the city
of Palm Desert. Though we have students enrolled at this time, there are just enough to
keep the business running. I am also brainstorming ideas to become more involved in
our community and offer services at lower costs to help my students advance in their
technical skills and provide affordable barbering services to our residents. Starting this
business has been both a rewarding and challenging experience and I hope you are able
to help me with this matter.
Thank you for your time and consideration it is greatly appreciated. Please feel free to
contact me with any questions you should have.
Thank you again,
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Jesus Escamilla