HomeMy WebLinkAboutPalm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert - Various Private Events - Temporary Use PermitCITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
GRANT EXCEPTIONS TO PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 25.64.040 (USES PERMITTED SUBJECT TO
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT) FOR VARIOUS PRIVATE EVENTS
HELD AT THE PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM IN PALM DESERT
(THE GALEN) FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS
SUBMITTED BY: Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development
DATE: October 11, 2012
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, approve for a period of five years:
1. Authorization for the City Manager to execute on behalf of the property
owner Temporary Use Permit (TUP) applications for events held by the
Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert.
2. An exception to Municipal Code Section 25.64.040 (Uses Permitted
Subject to Temporary Use Permit) permitting the Palm Springs Art
Museum in Palm Desert (The Galen), located at 72-567 Highway 111,
to have more than 10 special events per year that require Temporary
Use Permits.
Background
Since their opening earlier this year, the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert has
been holding multiple events at the site known as Entrada del Paseo. City staff regularly
reviews the Temporary Use Permit (TUP) applications for these events. The events are
unique in nature, so review of the configuration of tents, seating, stage areas, parking,
food and beverage service areas, and related barricades and access control is
necessary to assure public safety. As property owner for Entrada del Paseo, the City
must sign each application for a Temporary Use Permit. However, staff believes that
City Council authorization of each event individually does not provide additional
protection or control, and is not necessary. To streamline this process, staff requests
that the City Council delegate the authority to sign the TUP applications to the City
Manager for a period of five years.
Staff Report
Palm Springs Art Museum Exceptions
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October 11, 2012
Staff also suggests that it is appropriate to allow The Galen to hold more than 10 events
per year requiring Temporary Use Permits. The City chose to lease The Galen to the
Palm Springs Art Museum in part because of their willingness to hold special events
that engage community members in the Entrada del Paseo setting. Allowing a greater
number of events will increase the number of residents introduced to the drought -
tolerant gardens and sustainable design of the building, both of which increase
awareness of environmentally -friendly living. Conducting special events at The Galen
does not detract from the success of Palm Desert businesses, and does not involve use
of balloons, pennants, banners, or aggressive marketing techniques that detract from
the image of Palm Desert as a high -end resort destination. Staff is unaware of any
complaints from residents or businesses regarding the events that have been held to
date at The Galen.
Approval of the staff recommendation would allow the City Manager to execute the TUP
application forms and to approve special events at The Galen for a period of five years.
The City Manager would require staff review of all such applications, and would impose
appropriate conditions to protect public safety and to minimize or eliminate adverse
impact to the neighboring businesses and residents.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the approval of this request. The City
does not receive fees associated with these events since the Palm Springs Art Museum
is classified as a 501(c)(3) through the Internal Revenue Service and the entity serves
as a non-profit organization.
Submitted By:
t- arj Aylaian; l hector of Community P�Velopment
CITY COUNCIL' Mom
APPROVED DENIED
App,rqval: RECEIVED OTHER
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AYES:
Jo M. Wohlmuth, City Manager NOES:
ABSENT: _.._
ABSTAIN:
YERIFIED BY:
Original on File with City' erk's Office
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