HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2801 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2801
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA)AND APPROVAL OF A PRECISE PLAN (PP)AND A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT (CUP) TO DEMOLISH THE FORMER PIZZA HUT BUILDING
AND CONSTRUCT A NEW 7,500-SQUARE-FOOT RETAIL AND
RESTAURANT BUILDING LOCATED AT 72310 HIGHWAY 111
CASE NOS. PP/CUP 20-0002
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 21 st day of December 2021, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by
Nadal Architects, LLC, for approval of the above-noted project request; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 191h day of January 2021, 2nd day of February 2021, 16th day of February 2021, and 161h
day of March 2021 hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by Nadal
Architects, LLC, and continued the above-noted project request; and
WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 28th day of September 2021, consider the request by Nadal Architects,
LLC, at its meeting and recommended approval to the Planning Commission of the above-
noted project request; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on October 12, 1989, adopted Resolution No. 89-125,
approving Precise Plan 89-21 for a 56,865-square-foot retail shopping center divided into
three buildings at the southeast corner of Highway 111 and Fred Waring Drive; and
WHEREAS, the project conforms with the Planned Commercial (PC-3) zone and
Scenic Preservation Overlay with the type of retail in-fill development; and
WHEREAS, the project maintains a land use pattern that provides an attractive
building design that will help update the shopping center. The project will also provide retail
and restaurant options for the surrounding area and the hotel guest within the Springhill Suites
by Marriott; and
WHEREAS, the project complies with the goals and policies of the Regional Retail
District within the General Plan by providing retail development along and around major
intersections such as Fred Waring Drive and Highway 111 that will serve the residents of the
community; and
WHEREAS, under Section 21067 of the Public Resources Code, Section 15367 of the
State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.), and the City of Palm
Desert's ("City's") Local CEQA Guidelines, the City is the lead agency for the proposed
project; and
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WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm
Desert Procedure for Implementation of CEQA" Resolution No. 2019-41, in that the Director
of Development Services has determined that the project will not have a significant impact on
the environment and that the project is categorically exempt under Article 19, Section 15332
Infill Development (Class 32) of the CEQA Guidelines, as outlined in the staff report and the
project is not subject to any of the exceptions for categorical exemptions identified in CEQA
Guidelines Section 15300.2; therefore, no further environmental review is necessary; and
WHEREAS, at said the public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the Planning
Commission did find the following facts and reasons, which are outlined in the staff report,
exist to justify approval of said request:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the foregoing
recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein as substantive findings of this
Resolution.
The proposed project has been reviewed pursuant to the requirements of California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines. The Project is
exempt from CEQA pursuant Guidelines Section 15332, In-Fill Development Projects,
because (a) the project is consistent with the Palm Desert General Plan land use
designation and all applicable General Plan policies as well as with applicable zoning
designation and regulations; (b) the proposed project occurs within the City limits on
a project site less than five (5) acres, and is substantially surrounded by urban uses
including but not limited to existing commercial buildings; (c) the project site has no
value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; (d) approval of the project
would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water
quality; and (e) the project site can be adequately served by all required utilities and
public services. The Planning Commission, based on the staff report and materials
and testimony presented during the hearing, based on its own independent
judgement, hereby finds that no further environmental review is required because the
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332.
1. As analyzed, the project includes retail and restaurant commercial spaces and is
consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and all applicable General
Plan goals and policies. The proposed project meets the development standards
within the PC-3 zoning designation.
2. The project occurs within an existing parcel within a commercial shopping center,
which is less than five (5) acres specified in the criteria of the Class 32 exemption
and is substantially surrounded by urban uses.
3. The site has no value as a habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species.
The site has been previously developed, and the existing building was occupied
by a former restaurant uses.
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4. Additionally, approval of the project would not result in any significant effects
relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. The City of Palm Desert
currently has not adopted guidelines on evaluating Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
for transportation impacts under CEQA and is using the County of Riverside's
Transportation Analysis Guidelines adopted December 2020. The applicant
submitted a VMT analysis prepared by Integrated Engineering Group dated
November 2021, which has been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
The VMT report/analysis is attached to this staff report. In summary, based on the
analysis and guidelines, retail buildings with an area less than or equal to 60,000
square feet are presumed to cause less-than-significant impact, and the proposed
project of 7,500 square feet qualifies for the small project screening and is exempt
from further traffic analysis. The proposed use will not result in significant noise
that will violate the City's Noise Ordinance. In addition, the City Engineer has
reviewed the proposed use and the existing infrastructure, including the offsite
improvements. Staff finds the use will not have a significant effect on traffic. No
other significant noise or air quality effects were identified for the project.
5. Finally, the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public
services. The proposed project has been reviewed by various utility agencies and
public services including, Southern California Edison, the Coachella Valley Water
District, and Burrtec Waste Management. These agencies have not identified that
utilities in the area are insufficient to serve the proposed project.
Additionally, the project is not subject to any of the exceptions for categorical
exemptions identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2:
1. The project qualifies as a Class 32 exemption, which is not listed as one of the
classes under 15300.2 (A). The project is not located on a site where it may have
an adverse impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern
where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted according to law by
federal, state, or local agencies. The project site will not impact designated
environmental or biological resources as it is not located within a conservation area
as identified by the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan.
2. The project will not have a cumulative impact on the environment as no other
discretionary projects have been approved within 500 feet of the project site within
the last five (5) years. The area is completely built out.
3. There are no unusual circumstances on the project site. The project site is not
located within a flood zone per the latest FEMA Flood Zone Maps. The project site
is located within an urban area per Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps available from
the Riverside County Fire Department and depicted on Figure 8.5 on Page 119 of
the General Plan. The project site is not identified within an Alquist-Priolo Fault
Zone per the latest maps on file with the California Department of Conservation.
The nearest fault zone is adjacent to the Indio Hills area north of the Palm Desert
City limits.
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4. The project site is not located in proximity to any scenic highway. The nearest
officially designated scenic highway is State 74, located south of the Palm Desert
City Limits.
5. The project site is not identified as a historic waste site on any list compiled
according to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.
6. The project site does not contain any existing designated historic resource and is
not within a designated historic preservation district.
Conditional Use Permit Findings
1. That the proposed location of the conditional use is in accordance with the
objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and the purpose of the district in which the site
is located.
The property is located within the PC-3 (Planned Commercial-Regional
Commercial Center), Scenic Preservation zoning that allows retail as a permitted
use and restaurants as a conditional use according to Palm Desert Municipal Code
(PDMC) Section 25.16.030 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements, Table
25.16-1: Use Matrix for Commercial and Industrial Districts, subject to the approval
of a Precise Plan and Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission in
accordance with Chapter 25.72 of the PDMC.
The PC-(3) regional commercial center provides a unified area for commercial
uses, which offers a wide range of goods and services, including comparison and
convenience shopping, entertainment, cultural, and recreational uses. The district
provides for large-scale, large-format, commercial development that serves the
broader region and is generally located around major intersections.
The project complies as a regional commercial center providing a unified area for
commercial uses, which offers a wide range of goods and services, including
comparison and convenience shopping, entertainment, cultural, and recreational
uses. The proposed modification is consistent with the development pattern along
the Highway 111 corridor for the PC-3 Scenic Preservation by keeping with the
character of the surrounding businesses. Additionally, the proposed project includes
hard surface pedestrian pathways and connections from the public right-of-way and
the parking area to ensure walkability throughout.
The proposed project complies with all applicable development standards
established in the City's Zoning Ordinance. The PC-3 zone allows for a building
height of 35 feet, and the building complies at 35 feet in height. The project also
complies with the required amount of 46 parking spaces, based on the amount of
existing parking in the shopping center. The proposed utilities are screened by a full-
height parapet or within the building in accordance with PDMC 25.40.090.
Furthermore, the project does not physically divide an existing community. It can
be determined that the approval of this project is consistent with the permitted and
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conditionally permitted uses listed for the zoning district and conforms to all
development standards contained in the zoning ordinance.
2. That the proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which
it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, or welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the
vicinity.
The proposed conditional use is adjacent to properties with similar land uses. The
project is located within an existing shopping center and the surrounding area, which
was improved with existing buildings and parking lots, has been operating for 20
plus years with various commercial retail and restaurant uses. The proposed
business operations will be consistent with the uses intended for the shopping center
as originally analyzed. The proposed retail and restaurant uses will be compatible,
and will not create a negative impact such as noise to the adjacent businesses and
complies with PDMC Section 25.16.030 Allowed Land Uses and Permit
Requirements, Table 25. 16-1: Use Matrix for Commercial and Industrial Districts
since retail is a permitted use and restaurants are subject to a conditional use
permit.
The proposed project includes hard surface pedestrian pathways and connections
from the public right of way and the parking area to ensure walkability throughout.
The building improvements and site operations will comply with all building, life
safety, and environmental standards during construction and continued
operations, including dust mitigation, stormwater discharge, health licensing, and
fire prevention strategies. All building and site improvements will comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA). Therefore, the conditional use, building, and
site improvements will not be detrimental to public health, safety, or welfare and
will enhance surrounding properties rather than detract from them. The building
also conforms to all development standards contained in the Zoning Ordinance.
The proposed type of business conducted at this site will be compatible with the
surrounding businesses
3. That the proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable
provisions of this title, except for approved variances or adjustments.
On October 12, 1989, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 89-125, approving
Precise Plan 89-21 for a 56,865-square-foot retail shopping center divided into
three buildings at the southeast corner of Highway 111 and Fred Waring Drive.
The existing shopping center/buildings comply with all applicable development
standards for building setbacks, parking and height restrictions, and operational
standards contained in the zoning code. The proposed building as designed will
also comply with all applicable development standards for setbacks, parking,
height restrictions, and operational standards contained in the zoning code.
Restaurant uses require a CUP, while the existing retail uses at this location are
permitted uses as listed in PDMC Section 25.16.030. The CUP provides a parking
analysis for restaurant square-footages to comply with parking requirements. If the
entire 7,500-square-foot building was 100 percent restaurant uses, staff finds that
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there is adequate parking available. Based on the project mix of retail and
restaurant uses, staff finds that there is adequate parking available, and the use
will not create a public nuisance. The proposed use does not require approval of
any variances or adjustments.
4. That the proposed conditional use complies with the goals, objectives, and policies
of the City's general plan.
The project site has a General Plan land use designation of"Regional Retail"(RR).
The designation is to provide a variety of large-format retail, commercial services,
lodging, entertainment, and restaurant activity along or around major intersections.
The proposed in-fill project falls within the intent of purpose of the RR designation
by adding a new retail/restaurant building along Highway 111 within a large retail
center that will serve the residents of the community and surrounding areas.
The proposal is consistent with goals and policies within the Land Use& Community
Character, Chapter 3 of the General Plan, Goal 5. Centers. Policy 5.3 "Diverse
centers encourages the development of local and city-wide centers that address
different community needs and market sectors. The centers shall complement and
be integrated with surrounding neighborhoods."
The project is also consistent with Goal 2. Human-Scaled Design. Policy 2.9
Commercial requirements for non-residential areas to locate most of the frontages of
the buildings near the sidewalk edge, requiring the building design to be visible by
incorporating windows and other design treatments to create an attractive street
frontage, allowing for the development of outdoor plazas and dining areas, and locate
buildings in front of parking lots.
The proposed project provides for additional restaurant uses with new outdoor patios
for dining. The project also replaces an existing restaurant building with a new design
that utilizes high-quality finishes and includes shade elements integrated into the
architecture of the building, which will allow the outdoor seating areas to be actively
used by patrons. The street-facing fagade has incorporated fagade improvements
and screening elements to create visible pedestrian interest along the Highway 111
corridor, with the parking behind the building.
Furthermore, the project does not physically divide an existing community and
does not conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation outlined in
the General Plan.
SECTION 2. Project Recommendation. The Planning Commission hereby
recommends approval PP/CUP 20-0002, subject to conditions.
SECTION 3. Custodian of Records. The documents and materials that constitute
the record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at the City's office
at 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260. Norma I Alley, the City Clerk, is
the custodian of the record of proceedings.
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SECTION 4. Execution of Resolution.The Chairperson of the Planning Commission
shall sign this Resolution and the Secretary to the Commission shall attest and certify to the
passage and adoption thereof.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on the 21 st day of December 2021, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: DE LUNA, GREENWOOD, GREGORY, HOLT, and PRADETTO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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ATTEST:
MARTIN ALVARE , SECRETARY
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NOS: PP/CUP 20-0002
PLANNING/LAND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file with the
Department of Development Services, as modified by the following conditions.
2. The applicant agrees that in the event of any administrative, legal, or equitable action
instituted by a third party challenging the validity of any of the procedures leading to the
adoption of these Project Approvals for the Project, or the Project Approvals themselves,
Developer and City each shall have the right, in their sole discretion, to elect whether or
not to defend such action. Developer, at its sole expense, shall defend, indemnify, and
hold harmless the City (including its agents, officers, and employees) from any such
action, claim, or proceeding with counsel chosen by the City, subject to the Developer's
approval of counsel, which shall not be unreasonably denied, and at the Developer's sole
expense. If the City is aware of such an action or proceeding, it shall promptly notify the
Developer and cooperate in the defense. Developer upon such notification shall deposit
with City sufficient funds in the judgment of City Finance Director to cover the expense
of defending such action without any offset or claim against said deposit to assure that
the City expends no City funds. If both Parties elect to defend, the Parties hereby agree
to affirmatively cooperate in defending said action and to execute a joint defense and
confidentiality agreement to share and protect the information, under the joint defense
privilege recognized under applicable law. As part of the cooperation in defending an
action, City and Developer shall coordinate their defense to make the most efficient use
of legal counsel and to share and protect information. Developer and City shall each have
sole discretion to terminate its defense at any time. The City shall not settle any third-
party litigation of Project Approvals without the Developer's consent, which consent shall
not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed unless Developer materially
breaches this indemnification requirement.
3. The Precise Plan shall expire, if construction of the said project shall not commence within
two years from the date of final approval unless an extension of time is granted; otherwise,
said approval shall become null, void, and of no effect whatsoever.
4. Any proposed changes to this Precise Plan will require an amendment to the application,
which will result in a new public hearing.
5. The Applicant shall comply with the conditions in the Notice of Action as specified in the
Architectural Review Commission meeting of September 28, 2021.
6. All construction documentation shall be coordinated for consistency, including, but not
limited to, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, landscape and
irrigation, grading, and street improvement plans. All such plans shall be consistent with
the approved entitlement plans on file with the Development Services Department.
7. The development of the property described herein shall be subject to the restrictions and
limitations set forth herein, which are in addition to the approved project and all Palm Desert
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Municipal ordinances and state and federal statutes now in force, or which hereafter may
be in force.
8. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any use or structure
contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall first obtain permits and/or clearance
from the following agencies:
Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
Public Works Department
Fire Department
Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be presented to the
Department of Building & Safety at the time of issuance of a building permit for the use
contemplated herewith.
9. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works.
10. Access to trash/service areas shall be placed so as not to conflict with parking areas.
Said placement shall be approved by the applicable waste company and Department of
Development Services and shall include a recycling program.
11. Restaurant uses are permitted as a part of the Conditional Use Permit approval.
12. This project is subject to payment of the City's Public Art fee. The fee will be applied at
the time of a building permit issuance and shall remain in the City's public art fund.
13. Lighting construction plans shall be submitted to the Department of Development
Services under PDMC Section 24.16 for any landscape, architectural, street, or other
lighting types within the project area.
14. Final landscape and irrigation documents shall be prepared by a licensed Landscape
Architect registered with the State of California and shall be submitted to the City's
Planning/Land Development Division and the Coachella Valley Water District for review
and approval. All sheets shall be wet signed by the Landscape Architect and shall include
the license number and the expiration date. The landscape plan shall conform to the
preliminary landscape plans prepared as part of this application and shall include dense
plantings of landscape material. All plants shall be a minimum of five (5) gallons in size,
and all trees shall be a minimum 24-inch box in size.
15. The final landscape plan shall be revised to incorporate the following design comments:
A. The San Diego Red Bougainvillea should not be planted as a shrub. The La Jolla
Bougainvillea should be considered for a larger shrub, and the Oo-La-La
Bougainvillea should be considered for a smaller shrub.
B. The Bougainvilleas should be a minimum size of five gallons.
C. Replace the Bear Grass with Desert Spoon or Giant Hesperaloe.
D. Replace the Aloe Variegata with a different Aloe or plant.
E. Change the Dalea Capitata and Lantana to five gallons.
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16. All project irrigation systems shall function properly, and landscaping shall be maintained
in a healthy and thriving condition. The maintenance of landscaping and the irrigation
system shall be permanently provided for all areas of the project site, as well as walkways
and the portion of public right-of-way abutting the project site (parkways and medians).
Furthermore, the plans shall identify responsibility for the continued maintenance (such
as homeowners' association, landscape maintenance district, property owner, etc.).
17. All exterior rooftop mechanical, heating and air conditioning equipment, exhaust vents,
and all appurtenances thereto shall be completely screened from public view by parapet
walls or roof screens that are architecturally treated to be consistent with the building.
The final construction plans shall include appropriate drawings demonstrating how such
equipment is to be screened from view.
18. All ground-mounted utility structures including, but not limited to, transformers, HVAC
equipment, and backflow prevention valves shall be located out of view from any public
street or adequately screened using landscaping and/or masonry walls.
19. The applicant or any successor in interest shall comply with all applicable local, state,
and federal laws and regulations.
20. A copy of the herein-listed conditions of approval shall be included in the construction
documentation package for the project, which shall be continuously maintained on-site
during project construction.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit:
21. The applicant shall submit a grading plan to the Planning/Land Development Division for
review and approval. Any changes to the approved civil plans must be reviewed for
approval prior to work commencing.
22. The applicant shall submit a PM10 application for approval. The applicant shall comply
with all provisions of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 24.12 regarding Fugitive Dust
Control.
23. The applicant shall abide by all provisions of City of Palm Desert Ordinance 843, Section
24.20 Stormwater Management and Discharge Ordinance.
24. The applicant shall pay the appropriate signalization fee in accordance with City of Palm
Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55 and drainage fee in accordance with Section
26.49 of Palm Desert Municipal Code and Palm Desert Ordinance Number 653.
25. The applicant shall submit a final Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for review
and approval. The WQMP shall identify the Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will
be used on the site to control predictable pollutant runoff. Prior to the issuance of a
grading permit, the Operation and Maintenance Section of the approved final WQMP
shall be recorded with County's Recorder Office and a conformed copy shall be provided
to the Public Works Department.
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26. The applicant shall receive written permission from the adjacent parcel owner to install
improvements on their parcel.
BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION:
27. This project shall comply with the latest adopted edition of the following codes.
A. 2019 California Building Code and its appendices and standards.
B. 2019 California Plumbing Code and its appendices and standards.
C. 2019 California Mechanical Code and its appendices and standards.
D. 2019 California Electrical Code.
E. 2019 California Energy Code.
F. 2019 California Green Building Standards Code.
G. 2019 California Administrative Code.
H. 2019 California Fire Code and its appendices and standards.
28. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed as required per the City of
Palm Desert Code Adoption Ordinance 1351.
29. Proposed spaces identified to be used as restaurants do not meet minimum plumbing
facilities as required per the California Plumbing Code.
30. A disabled access overlay of the precise grading plan is required to be submitted to the
Department of Building and Safety for plan review of the site accessibility requirements
as per 2013 CBC Chapters 11 A & B (as applicable) and Chapter 10.
31. All exits must provide an accessible path of travel to the public way. (CBC 1027.5 & 11 B-
206).
32. Detectable warnings shall be provided where required per CBC 11 B-705.1.2.5 and 11 B-
705.1.2.2. The designer is also required to meet all ADA requirements. Where an ADA
requirement is more restrictive than the State of California, the ADA requirement shall
supersede the State requirement.
33. Provide an accessible path of travel to the trash enclosure. The trash enclosure is required
to be accessible. Please obtain a detail from the Department of Building and Safety.
34. All contractors and subcontractors shall have a current City of Palm Desert Business License
prior to permit issuance per Palm Desert Municipal Code, Title 5.
35. All contractors and/or owner-builders must submit a valid Certificate of Worker's
Compensation Insurance coverage prior to the issuance of a building permit per California
Labor Code, Section 3700.
36. Address numerals shall comply with Palm Desert Ordinance No. 1351 (Palm Desert
Municipal Code 15.28. Compliance with Ordinance 1351 regarding street address location,
dimension, a stroke of line, distance from the street, height from grade, height from the street,
etc. shall be shown on all architectural building elevations in detail. Any possible obstructions,
shadows, lighting, landscaping, backgrounds, or other reasons that may render the building
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address unreadable shall be addressed during the plan review process. You may request a
copy of Ordinance 1351 or Municipal Code Section 15.28 from the Department of Building
and Safety counter staff.
37. Please contact the Building and Safety Division (760-776-6420) regarding the addressing of
all buildings and/or suites.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
38. Final fire and life safety conditions will be addressed when building plans are reviewed
by the Fire Prevention Bureau. These conditions will be based on occupancy, use, the
California Building Code (CBC), California Fire Code (CFC), and related codes that are
in force at the time of building plan submittal.
39. The proposed project may have a cumulative adverse impact on the Fire Department's
ability to provide an acceptable level of service. These impacts include an increased
number of emergency and public service calls due to the increased presence of
structures, traffic, and population. The project proponents/developers will be expected to
provide for a proportional mitigation to these impacts via capital improvements and/or
impact fees.
40. Fire Department emergency vehicle apparatus access road location and design shall be
in accordance with the current California Fire Code, City of Palm Desert Municipal Code,
and Riverside County Fire Department Standards. Plans must be submitted to the Fire
Department for review and approval prior to building permit issuance.
41. Fire Department water systems(s) for fire protection shall be in accordance with the
current California Fire Code, City of Palm Desert, and Riverside County Fire Department
Standards. Plans must be submitted to the Fire Department for review and approval prior
to building permit issuance.
END OF CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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