HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2014-16 - LED Parking Lot Light FxtrsCITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF A PERMANENT EXEMPTION, AS PROVIDED
FOR IN SECTIONS 24.16.055 AND 24.16.110 OF THE PALM
DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ALLOW LIGHT EMITTING DIODE
(LED) PARKING LOT LIGHT FIXTURES IN PLACE OF HIGH
PRESSURE SODIUM LIGHT FIXTURES AT DESERT CROSSING
ON THE CORNER OF PAINTERS PATH AND HIGHWAY 111,
AND AT THE ALBERTSONS SHOPPING CENTER ON CORNER
OF DEEP CANYON DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 111.
SUBMITTED BY: Tony Bagato, Principal Planner
DATE: March 13, 2014
CONTENTS: Resolution No. 2014-16
Recommendation
Waive further reading and approve Resolution No. 2014-16 granting an
exemption to allow LED parking lot Tight fixtures in place of high pressure
sodium light fixtures, as required by Chapter 24.16 Outdoor Lighting
Requirements of Title 24 Environment and Conservation of the Palm
Desert Municipal Code.
Background
Currently, the Palm Desert Municipal Code (P.D.M.C.) requires high pressure sodium
lights for outdoor parking lot lighting in commercial parking Tots. Staff and the Citizens'
Sustainability Committee are drafting amendments to Chapter 24.16 Outdoor Lighting
Requirements to allow LED lighting in parking Tots, as well as other modifications. The
City code was written prior to the development of LED lighting and it does not address
this type of light source. LED lighting is among, if not the most, energy efficient light
sources.
Staff has recently received a request to install LED parking lot lighting at Desert
Crossing and the Albertsons shopping center. Both of these centers are located on
Highway 111. New LED parking lot lighting will use less energy and provide a cost
savings for both of these properties in the future. The P.D.M.C. allows for a permanent
exemption that may be granted by the City Council on a case -by -case basis.
Staff Report
LED Lighting Code Exemption
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March 13, 2014
On February 14, 2013, the City Council approved an exemption that allowed LED
parking lot lighting for a commercial property on Country Club Drive.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no fiscal impact to the City if an exemption is granted to allow LED parking lot
Tight fixtures in place of high pressure sodium light fixtures.
Submitted By:
Tony Bagato, Principal Planner
Department Head:
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Puri Aylaian, Director of CommuncItyln7heont
M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-16
APPROVAL OF A PERMANENT EXEMPTION, AS PROVIDED FOR
IN SECTIONS 24.16.055 AND 24.16.110 OF THE PALM DESERT
MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ALLOW LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED)
PARKING LOT LIGHT FIXTURES IN PLACE OF HIGH PRESSURE
SODIUM LIGHT FIXTURES AT DESERT CROSSING ON THE CORNER
OF PAINTERS PATH AND HIGHWAY 111, AND AT THE
ALBERTSONS SHOPPING CENTER ON CORNER OF DEEP CANYON
DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 111.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 13th day
of March, 2014, consider the request to allow LED parking lot light fixtures in place of high
pressure sodium light fixtures; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert is dedicated to energy conservation as
something that makes good financial sense and protects our environment for the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, as follows:
The City of Palm Desert set a goal to cut energy usage to the maximum practicable
extent. City Council approval of a permanent exemption to allow LED light fixtures in
place of high pressure sodium light fixtures assists in achieving this goal. LED
lighting is among, if not the most, energy efficient light sources.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert City Council, held on the 13th day of March, 2014, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VAN G. TANNER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA