HomeMy WebLinkAboutCVWD for Waiver of Fees PP 92-7 CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Manager and City Council
FROM: Assistant City Manager/Director of Community Development
DATE: November 19 , 1992
SUBJECT: Request for Fee Waivers by Coachella Valley Water District
The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has requested, as part of
their precise plan application, the waiver of certain city fees (see
attached letter dated 29 October 92 ) .
CVWD has received approval to construct facilities at the Hovley site
(Precise Plan 92-7 ; see staff report to planning commission attached) .
The relocating of some of the agency' s facilities, services, and
personnel will provide the city and its residents easier and quicker
access to the district.
The request for any reduction in fees can only be granted by city
council and for this reason the issue is before you.
Staff would recommend approval of the request. The inter-agency
cooperation between Palm Desert and CVWD on various projects are just
touched upon in Mr. Levy' s communication.
In fully analyzing the request, it should be noted that the fees for
which waiver is being requested will be offset by facilities
constructed by CVWD ( i .e. signalization and drainage) .
RAMON A. DIAZ
ASSISTANT CITY MA AGER,
DIRECTOR OF CO MUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING
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CITY COUNCIL ADENIED
Attachments : APPROVED OTHER
Letter of October 29 , 1992 RECEIVED
Planning Commission Staff Repor MEETING v :'E
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: -------
VERIFIED BY: City Clerk' s Office;
Original on File wi
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COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
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DIRECTORS OFFICERS
TELLIS CODEKAS.PRESIDENT THOMAS E.LEVY.GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
RAYMOND R.RUMMONDS.VICE PRESIDENT BERNARDINE SUTTON,SECRETARY
JOHN W.McFADDEN OWEN McCOOK.ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
DOROTHYM.DELAY October 29, 1992 REDWINE AND SHERRILL.ATTORNEYS
THEODORE J.FISH
File: 0075. 15
RECEIVED
Bruce Altman, City Manager OCT 3 0 1992
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive CONNUIMY DEVELOPMENT DEPIIRIIIT
- Palm Desert, California 92260 CITY OFPALM OESBIT
Dear Mr. Altman:
Subject: Precise Plan/Conditional Use Permit 92-7
Coachella Valley Water District Satellite Facility
We have received conditional approval for the construction of a satellite
facility on Hovley Lane, east of Cook Street in the City of Palm Desert (city) .
As a public agency established under Section 30000 et seq of the California
Water Code, the district is exempt from paying certain fees.
As you know, we have not collected certain fees from the city in the past for
city projects, based on a mutual understanding of reciprocity. In addition, we
have agreed to allow the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency (Redevelopment Agency)
to use tax revenues of the district for improvements within the city including
low and moderate income housing set aside, drainage and street improvements.
In reviewing the list of proposed fees known presently to be assessed at the
time a building permit is issued, we believe the district should be exempt from
those discussed below.
1. School Tax. We are writing Desert Sands Unified School District for a
waiver.
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2. Low Income Housing Mitigation Fee. We believe the district should be
exempt due to its cooperation with the Redevelopment Agency for use of district
tax revenue for low income housing set aside. Also, we are currently assisting
the Redevelopment Agency in the development of a low and moderate housing
development on Fred Waring in deferring the installation of slope protection
along the Whitewater River Stormwater Channel and deferring the payment of fees
for domestic water and sanitation. In addition, as indicated above, we are
exempt from paying these types of fees.
TRUE CONSERVATION
USE WATER WISELY
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Bruce Altman, City Manager -2- October 29, 1992
3. Public Works Fees.
A. Permit Fees for Grading and Street Improvements. We would expect to
pay only the plan check fees associated with these improvements.
B. Signalization Fees. The district will be installing a signal on
Hovley Lane which should be credited against the signalization fees and
reimbursed from the city's signalization fund.
C. Drainage Fees. The district has permitted tax revenues to be used by
the Redevelopment Agency for drainage within the city. Therefore, the
district should not be required to pay drainage fees.
D. Traffic Uniform Mitigation Fee. The district as a public agency is
exempt from the Traffic Uniform Mitigation Fee.
4. Building Department Fees.
A. Building Permit Fees. Again, we would expect to pay only the plan
checking fees, exclusive of the permit fees.
B. Art in Public Spaces. As a public agency, we do not believe the
�. '• district is subject to this fee.
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; We believe it is appropriate for the district to pay only those fees for direct
/ services provided by the city. This would include plan checking and other
directly related services.
If you have any questions, please call me.
Yours very truly,
/s/ Tom Levy
Tom Levy
General Manager-Chief Engineer
TEL:il/1/altman
cc: 'Ray Diaz
City of Palm Desert
Carlos Ortega
City of Palm Desert
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
DATE: October 6 , 1992
CASE NO: PP/CUP 92-7
REQUEST: Approval of a precise plan/conditional use permit to
allow construction of an 82,868 square foot Coachella
Valley Water District satellite office on the existing
Palm Desert Water Reclamation property on Hovley Lane
approximately 1400 feet west of Cook Street.
APPLICANT: Coachella Valley Water District Nogle Onufer Assoc.
P.O. Box 1058 2398 San Diego Avenue
Coachella, CA 92236 San Diego, CA 92110
I . BACKGROUND:
A. ADJACENT ZONING AND LAND USE:
North: S . I . , PR-5/Vacant, condominiums
South: OS/Whitewater Storm Channel
East: City of Indian Wells/Future golf course
West: S . I . /Industrial, offices
B. GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION:
P.U. /Public Utility
II . PROJECT:
A. PROJECT DESIGN:
The project will consist of a 55,763 square foot office
building, a 25, 000 square foot warehouse and a 2105 square
foot service station with gas pump island. The office
building will be a split level structure with the one story
element facing Hovley and the two story element facing the
rear of the project.
Access to the site consists of a main ingress/egress point
off Hovley near the center of the site, as well as an egress
only point off Hovley for service vehicles at the western
edge of the site.
B. ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE:
On August 11, 1992 the architectural review commission
granted preliminary approval for the architecture and
landscaping subject to the deletion of 3 or 4 parking spaces
STAFF REPORT
PP/CUP 92-7
OCTOBER 6 , 1992
at the main entry to the office building and providing
enhanced pavement in this area.
C. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR P ZONE :
The Public/Institutional zone does not have specific
development standards for a project but states that all
development standards shall be as approved. The following
chart compares the standards of this project to those
required in the adjacent S. I . (service industrial) zone.
Project S. I . Zone
1 . Site Size
8 . 70 acres 20, 000 sq. ft.
2 . Building Area 82 , 868 sq. ft.
3 . Building Height 30 ft. 30 feet
4 . Building Coverage 6 . 5% no maximum
5 . Building Setbacks :
front 175 ft. 20 ft.
rear 250+ ft. -0-
sides 90 ft. min. -0-
6 . Off Street Parking 481 spaces 282 spaces
III . ANALYSIS :
A. The proposed project' s architecture and site plan is
compatible with adjacent developments . It complies with all
zoning and design standards and will not endanger the public
health, safety or general welfare.
B. FINDINGS NECESSARY FOR APPROVAL OF A PRECISE PLAN:
1 . The design of the precise plan will not substantially
depreciate property values nor be materially injurious
to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
Justification:
The design of the project is acceptable and meets
applicable code requirements for this type of facility
and will require architectural final approval .
2 . The precise plan will not unreasonably interfere with
the use of and enjoyment of property in the vicinity by
the occupants thereof for lawful purposes .
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STAFF REPORT
PP/CUP 92-7
OCTOBER 6 , 1992
Justification:
The surrounding zoning is compatible with the use
proposed and adjacent owners would not be deprived the
use of their land or be negatively impacted by this
development.
3 . The precise plan will not endanger the public peace,
health, safety, or general welfare.
Justification:
The project is designed in a manner that will not
endanger the public peace, health, safety or general
welfare due to compliance with code requirements and
compatibility with surrounding properties .
4 . The precise plan is consistent with the intent of the
Public Institution zone and General Plan.
IV. RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the findings and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No.
, approving PP/CUP 92-7 , subject to conditions .
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V. ATTACHMENTS:
A. Draft resolution
B. Legal notice
C. s and supporting data
Pre
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Reviewed and Approved by
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PL1 [NG COMMISSION RESOLUTION I.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF AN 82 , 868
SQUARE FOOT COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
SATELLITE OFFICE ON THE EXISTING PALM DESERT
WATER RECLAMATION PROPERTY ON HOVLEY LANE,
APPROXIMATELY 1400 FEET EAST OF COOK STREET.
CASE NO. PP/CUP 92-7
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 6th day of October, 1992 , hold a duly
noticed public hearing to consider the request of COACHELLA VALLEY
WATER DISTRICT to allow construction of the above mentioned
project; 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. 80-89 , " in
that the director of community development has determined that the
project will not have a significant adverse impact on the
environment and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is
hereby certified; and
upon hearingand considering
at saidpublic hearing,
WHEREAS, P
all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons
desiring to be heard, said planning commission did find the
following facts and reasons to exist to justify granting approval
of said precise plan/conditional use permit:
1 . The design of the precise plan will not substantially
depreciate property values, nor be materially injurious
to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
2 . The precise plan will not unreasonably interfere with the
use or enjoyment of property in the vicinity by the
occupants thereof for lawful purposes .
3 . The precise plan will not endanger the public peace,
health, safety or general welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of
the City of Palm Desert, California, as follows :
1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and
constitute the findings of the commission in this case.
2 . That a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact,
Exhibit A, is hereby certified.
3 . That approval of Precise Plan/Conditional Use Permit 92-7
is hereby granted subject to the attached conditions .
PLANNING COMM! )N RESOLUTION NO.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 6th day of October, 1992,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary
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PLANNING COMMIS N RESOLUTION NO.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP/CUP 92-7
Department of Community Development:
1 . The development of the property shall conform substantially
with exhibits on file with the department of community
development/planning, as modified by the following conditions .
2 . Construction of a portion of said project shall commence
within one year 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.
3 . The development of the property described herein shall be
subject to the restrictions and limitations set forth herein
which are in addition to all municipal ordinances and state
and federal statutes now in force, or which hereafter may be
in force.
4 . Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any
use contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall first
obtain permits and/or clearance from the following agencies :
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Public Works Department
Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies
shall be presented to the department of building and safety at
the time of issuance of a building permit for the use
contemplated herewith.
5 . Access to trash/service areas shall be placed so as not to
conflict with parking areas . Said placement shall be approved
by applicable trash company and department of community
development.
6 . All future occupants of the buildings shall comply with
parking requirements of the zoning ordinance.
7 . A detailed parking lot and building lighting plan shall be
submitted to staff for approval, subject to applicable
lighting standards, plan to be prepared by a qualified
lighting engineer.
8 . Final landscape plans shall comply with proposed August 24,
1989 parking lot tree planting master plan.
9 . Applicant agrees to maintain the landscaping required to be
installed pursuant to these conditions . Applicant will enter
into an agreement to maintain said landscaping for the life of
the project, which agreement shall be notarized and which
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agreement shall be recorded. It is the specific intent of the
parties that this condition and agreement reement run with the land g
and bind successors and assigns .
10 . Applicant and/or their successor shall pay all city fees in
effect when the building permits for this development project
are issued.
Department of Public Works :
1 . Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26 . 49 of the Palm
Desert Municipal Code and Palm Desert Ordinance Number 653,
shall be paid prior to issuance of any permits associated with
this project.
2 . Drainage facilities, as designated within the Master Drainage
Plan for the City of Palm Desert shall be provided to the
specifications of the Director of Public Works .
3 . Storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage
study prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed
and approved by the department of public works prior to start
of construction.
4 . Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert
Resolution Nos . 79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to the
issuance of any permits associated with this project.
5 . Full public improvements, as required by Sections 26 . 40 and
26 . 44 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be installed in
accordance with applicable city standards .
6 . Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be
approved by the respective service districts with "as-built"
plans submitted to the department of public works prior to
project final .
7 . All public improvement shall be inspected by the department of
public works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior
to issuance of grading permits .
8 . Landscaping maintenance on Hovley Lane shall be provided by
the property owner.
9 . In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26 . 44 ,
complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted
to the director of public works for checking and approval
prior to issuance of any permits .
10 . As required by Sections 26 . 32 and 26 . 44 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code, and in accordance with the Circulation Network
of the City' s General Plan half-street right-of-way at 50 feet
on Hovley Lane shall be dedicated to the City of Palm Desert
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prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this
project.
11 . Traffic safety striping shall be installed to the
specifications of the director of public works . A traffic
control plan must be submitted to, and approved by, the
director of public works prior to the placement of any
pavement markings .
12 . As required under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26 . 28,
and in accordance with Sections 26 . 40 and 26 .44, complete
improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted to the
director of public works for checking approval before
construction of any improvements is commenced. Offsite
improvement plans to be approved by the public works
department and a surety posted to guarantee the installation
of required offsite improvements prior to recordation of final
map. Such offsite improvements shall include, but not be
limited to, curb and gutter, asphalt paving and concrete
sidewalk in an appropriate size and configuration, and the
installation of acceleration/deceleration lanes for the
project entry. In addition to the above noted items, those
traffic mitigation measures identified in the project Traffic
Impact Study prepared by DKS Associates shall be provided.
The subject report and proposed mitigation measures shall be
approved by the public works department.
13 . Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the
approval of plans and the issuance of valid encroachment
permits by the department of public works .
14 . A complete preliminary soils investigation, conducted by a
registered soils engineer, shall be submitted to, and approved
by, the department of public works prior to the issuance of a
grading permit.
15 . Pad elevations are subject to review and modification in
accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
16 . Prior to the start of construction, the applicant shall submit
satisfactory evidence to the director of public works of
intended compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit (Permit # CAS000002)
for storm water discharges associated with construction
activity.
Riverside County Fire Department:
1 . With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above
referenced plan check, the fire department recommends the
following fire protection measures be provided in accordance
with City Municipal Code, NFPA, UFC, and UBC and/or recognized
Fire Protection Standards :
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The fire department is required to set a minimum fire flow for
the remodel or construction of all commercial buildings per
Uniform Fire Code Sec . 10 . 301C.
2 . A fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 1 hour duration at 20 psi
residual operating pressure must be available before any
combustible material is placed on the job site.
3 . Provide, or show there exists a water system capable of
providing a potential gallon per minute flow of 1500 for
single family, 2500 for multifamily, and 3000 for commercial .
The actual fire flow available from any one hydrant connected
to any given water main shall be 1500 gpm for two hours
duration a 20 psi residual operating pressure. 1500 gpm is
all buildings are fire sprinklered.
4 . The required fire flow shall be available from a Super
hydrant(s) ( 6" x 4" x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" ) , located not less than
25 ' nor more than 200 ' single family, 165 ' multifamily, and
150 ' commercial from any portion of the building(s ) as
measured along approved vehicular travelways . Hydrants
installed below 3000 ' elevation shall be of the "wet barrel"
type.
5 . A combination of on-site and off-site Super fire hydrants (6"
x 4" x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" ) will be required, located not less
than 25 ' or more than 200 ' single family, 165 ' multifamily,
and 150 ' commercial from any portion of the building(s) as
measured along approved vehicular travelways . The required
fire flow shall be available from any adjacent hydrant(s ) in
the system.
6 . Provide written certification from the appropriate water
company having jurisdiction that hydrant( s) will be installed
and will produce the required fire flow, or arrange field
inspection by the fire department prior to request for final
inspection.
7 . Prior to the application for a building permit, the developer
shall furnish the original and two copies of the water system
plan to the County Fire Department for review. No building
permit shall be issued until the water system plan has been
approved by the County Fire Chief. Upon approval, the
original will be returned. One copy will be sent to the
responsible inspecting authority.
Plans shall conform to fire hydrant types, location and
spacing, and the system shall meet the fire flow requirements .
Plans shall be signed by a Registered Civic Engineer and may
be signed by the local water company with the following
certification: "I certify that the design of the water system
is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the
Riverside County Fire Department. " "System has been designed
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to provide a minimum gallon per minute flow of 1500, 2500,
3000 . "
8 . The required fire flow may be adjusted at a later point in the
permit process to reflect changes in design, construction
type, area separations, or built-in fire protection measures
such as a fully fire sprinklered building. (All buildings)
9 . Comply with Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations,
adopted January 1, 1990, for all occupancies .
10 . Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13 . The
post indicator valve and fire department connection shall be
located to the front, not less than 25 ' from the building and
within 50 ' of an approved hydrant. This applies to all
buildings with 3000 square feet or more building area as
measured by the building footprint, including overhangs which
are sprinklered per NFPA 13 . The building area of additional
floors is added in for a cumulative total . Exempted are one
and two family dwellings .
11 . Install a fire alarm (water flow) as required by the Uniform
Building Code 3803 for sprinkler system. Install tamper
and control valves forsystems .sprinkler
alarms on all supply
12 . Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as
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fire lanes and shall be clearly marked y painting and/or
signs approved by the fire marshal .
13 . Install a fire alarm as required by the Uniform Building Code
and/or Uniform Fire Code. Minimum requirement is UL central
station monitoring of sprinkler system per NFPA 71 and 72 .
Alarm plans are required for all UL central station monitored
systems, systems where any interior devices are required or
used. (U.F.C. 14-103(a) )
14 . Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10,
but not less than 2A10BC in rating. Fire extinguishers must
not be over 75 ' walking distance. In addition to the above,
a 40BC fire extinguisher is required for commercial kitchens .
15 . Install a dust collecting system as per the Uniform Building
Code, Section 910a and Uniform Fire Code Section 76 . 102 , if
conducting an operation that produces airborne particles . A
carpenter or woodworking shop is considered one of several
industrial processes requiring dust collection. Unknown if
you will have woodworking shop.
byan all-weather roadway
1 All buildings shall be accessible
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extending to within 150 ' of all portions of the exterior walls
of the first story. The roadway shall not be less than 24 ' of
unobstructed width and 13 ' 6" of vertical clearance. Where
parallel parking is allowed, the roadway shall be 36 ' wide
with parking on both sides, 32 ' wide with parking on one side.
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Dead-end roads in excess of 150 ' shall be provided with a
minimum 45 ' radius turn-around ( 55 ' in industrial
developments) . Fountains or garden islands placed in the
middle of these turn-arounds shall not exceed a 5 ' radius or
10 ' diameter. City standards may be more restrictive.
17 . Whenever access into private property is controlled through
use of gates, barriers, guard houses or similar means,
provision shall be made to facilitate access by emergency
vehicles in a manner approved by the fire department. All
controlled access devices that are power operated shall have
a Knox Box over-ride system capable of opening the gate when
activated by a special key located in emergency vehicles .
Devices shall be equipped with backup power facilities to
operate in the event of power failure. All controlled access
devices that are not power operated shall also be approved by
the fire department. Minimum opening width shall be 16 ' with
a minimum vertical clearance of 13 ' 6" .
18 . A dead end single access over 500 ' in length will require a
secondary access, sprinklers or other mitigative measure
approved by the fire marshal . Under no circumstances shall a
single dead end access over 1300 feet be accepted. Secondary
road or "exit only" shall be available for second in bound
emergency entrance. No directional spikes .
19 . A second access is required. This can be accomplished by two
main access points from main roadway or an emergency gated
access into an adjoining development. Same as above item.
20 . Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to
occupancy.
21 . Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a
size approved by the city.
22 . All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and
alarm plans must be submitted separately for approval prior to
construction. Subcontractors should contact the fire
marshal ' s office for submittal requirements .
23 . Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes,
ordinances, laws, or when building permits are not obtained
within 12 months .
OTHER:
1 . Fire department access is not acceptable. Please schedule
meeting with fire marshal to make several minor modifications .
2 . Plans/permits for underground tanks ( fuel/oil) shall be
submitted to Riverside County Environmental Health and Fire
Marshal .
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EXHIBIT A
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6 , Article 7, Section 15083, of the
California Administrative Code.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NO: PP/CUP 92-7
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: Nogle Onufer Associates Architects
2398 San Diego Avenue
San Diego, CA 92110
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: An 82, 868 square foot Coachella
Valley Water District satellite office on the existing Palm Desert
Water Reclamation property on Hovley Lane approximately 1400 feet
west of Cook Street.
The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of
Palm Desert, California, has found that the described project will
not have a significant effect on the environment. A copy of the
Initial Study has been attached to document the reasons in support
of this finding. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the
project to avoid potentially significant effects, may also be found
attached.
RAMON A. DIAZ DATE
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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PLAN G COMMISSION RESOLUTION r 1588
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF AN 82, 868
SQUARE FOOT COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
SATELLITE OFFICE ON THE EXISTING PALM DESERT
WATER RECLAMATION PROPERTY ON HOVLEY LANE,
APPROXIMATELY 1400 FEET EAST OF COOK STREET.
CASE NO. PP/CUP 92-7
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 6th day of October, 1992, hold a duly
noticed public hearing to consider the request of COACHELLA VALLEY
WATER DISTRICT to allow construction of the above mentioned
project; 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. 80-89 , " in
that the director of community development has determined that the
project will not have a significant adverse impact on the
environment and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is
hereby certified; 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 planning commission did find the
following facts and reasons to exist to justify granting approval
of said precise plan/conditional use permit:
1 . The design of the precise plan will not substantially
depreciate property values, nor be materially injurious
to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
2 . The precise plan will not unreasonably interfere with the
use or enjoyment of property in the vicinity by the
occupants thereof for lawful purposes .
3 . The precise plan will not endanger the public peace,
health, safety or general welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of
the City of Palm Desert, California, as follows :
1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and
constitute the findings of the commission in this case.
2 . That a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact,
Exhibit A, is hereby certified.
3 . That approval of Precise Plan/Conditional Use Permit 92-7
is hereby granted subject to the attached conditions .
PLANNING COMMISSIO! :SOLUTION NO. 1588
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 6th day of October, 1992 ,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, SPIEGEL, WHITE, WHITLOCK
NOES : NONE
ABSENT: JONATHAN
ABSTAIN: NONE aet, Z(All,i/C4e-4b
CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
ATTEST:
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RAMON A. DIAZ , ec&ary
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PLANNING COMMISSIL RESOLUTION NO. 1588
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP/CUP 92-7
Department of Community Development:
1 . The development of the property shall conform substantially
with exhibits on file with the department of community
development/planning, as modified by the following conditions .
2 . Construction of a portion of said project shall commence
within one year 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.
3 . The development of the property described herein shall be
subject to the restrictions and limitations set forth herein
which are in addition to all municipal ordinances and state
and federal statutes now in force, or which hereafter may be
in force.
4 . Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any
use contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall first
obtain permits and/or clearance from the following agencies :
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Public Works Department
Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies
shall be presented to the department of building and safety at
the time of issuance of a building permit for the use
contemplated herewith.
5 . Access to trash/service areas shall be placed so as not to
conflict with parking areas . Said placement shall be approved
by applicable trash company and department of community
development.
6 . All future occupants of the buildings shall comply with
parking requirements of the zoning ordinance.
7 . A detailed parking lot and building lighting plan shall be
submitted to staff for approval, subject to applicable
lighting standards, plan to be prepared by a qualified
lighting engineer.
8 . Final landscape plans shall comply with proposed August 24 ,
1989 parking lot tree planting master plan.
9 . Applicant agrees to maintain the landscaping required to be
installed pursuant to these conditions . Applicant will enter
into an agreement to maintain said landscaping for the life of'
the project, which agreement shall be notarized and which
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agreement shall be recorded. It is the specific intent of the
parties that this condition and agreement run with the land
and bind successors and assigns .
10 . Applicant and/or their successor shall pay all city fees in
effect when the building permits for this development project
are issued.
Department of Public Works :
1 . Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26 .49 of the Palm
Desert Municipal Code and Palm Desert Ordinance Number 653,
shall be paid prior to issuance of any permits associated with
this project.
2 . Drainage facilities, as designated within the Master Drainage
Plan for the City of Palm Desert shall be provided to the
specifications of the Director of Public Works .
3 . Storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage
study prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed
and approved by the department of public works prior to start
of construction.
4 . Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert
Resolution Nos . 79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to the
issuance of any permits associated with this project.
5 . Full public improvements, as required by Sections 26 . 40 and
26 . 44 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be installed in
accordance with applicable city standards .
6 . Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be
approved by the respective service districts with "as-built"
plans submitted to the department of public works prior to
project final .
7 . All public improvement shall be inspected by the department of
public works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior
to issuance of grading permits .
8 . Landscaping maintenance on Hovley Lane shall be provided by
the property owner.
9 . In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26 . 44 ,
complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted
to the director of public works for checking and approval
prior to issuance of any permits .
10 . As required by Sections 26 . 32 and 26 . 44 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code, and in accordance with the Circulation Network
of the City' s General Plan half-street right-of-way at 50 feet
on Hovley Lane shall be dedicated to the City of Palm Desert
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prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this
project.
11 . Traffic safety striping shall be installed to the
specifications of the director of public works . A traffic
control plan must be submitted to, and approved by, the
director of public works prior to the placement of any
pavement markings .
12 . As required under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26 .28,
and in accordance with Sections 26 . 40 and 26 .44 , complete
improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted to the
director of public works for checking approval before
construction of any improvements is commenced. Offsite
improvement plans to be approved by the public works
department and a surety posted to guarantee the installation
of required offsite improvements prior to recordation of final
map. Such offsite improvements shall include, but not be
limited to, curb and gutter, asphalt paving and concrete
sidewalk in an appropriate size and configuration, and the
installation of acceleration/deceleration lanes for the
project entry. In addition to the above noted items, those
traffic mitigation measures identified in the project Traffic
Impact Study prepared by DKS Associates shall be provided.
The subject report and proposed mitigation measures shall be
approved by the public works department.
13 . Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the
approval of plans and the issuance of valid encroachment
permits by the department of public works .
14 . A complete preliminary soils investigation, conducted by a
registered soils engineer, shall be submitted to, and approved
by, the department of public works prior to the issuance of a
grading permit.
15 . Pad elevations are subject to review and modification in
accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
16 . Prior to the start of construction, the applicant shall submit
satisfactory evidence to the director of public works of
intended compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit (Permit # CAS000002 )
for storm water discharges associated with construction
activity.
Riverside County Fire Department:
1 . With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above
referenced plan check, the fire department recommends the
following fire protection measures be provided in accordance
with City Municipal Code, NFPA, UFC, and UBC and/or recognized
Fire Protection Standards :
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The fire department is required to set a minimum fire flow for
the remodel or construction of all commercial buildings per
Uniform Fire Code Sec. 10 . 301C.
2 . A fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 1 hour duration at 20 psi
residual operating pressure must be available before any
combustible material is placed on the job site.
3 . Provide, or show there exists a water system capable of
providing a potential gallon per minute flow of 1500 for
single family, 2500 for multifamily, and 3000 for commercial .
The actual fire flow available from any one hydrant connected
to any given water main shall be 1500 gpm for two hours
duration a 20 psi residual operating pressure. 1500 gpm is
all buildings are fire sprinklered.
4 . The required fire flow shall be available from a Super
hydrant(s) ( 6" x 4" x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" ) , located not less than
25 ' nor more than 200 ' single family, 165 ' multifamily, and
150 ' commercial from any portion of the building(s) as
measured along approved vehicular travelways . Hydrants
installed below 3000 ' elevation shall be of the "wet barrel"
type.
5 . A combination of on-site and off-site Super fire hydrants ( 6"
x 4" x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" ) will be required, located not less
than 25 ' or more than 200 ' single family, 165 ' multifamily,
and 150 ' commercial from any portion of the building(s) as
measured along approved vehicular travelways . The required
fire flow shall be available from any adjacent hydrant(s) in
the system.
6 . Provide written certification from the appropriate water
company having jurisdiction that hydrant(s) will be installed
and will produce the required fire flow, or arrange field
inspection by the fire department prior to request for final
inspection.
7 . Prior to the application for a building permit, the developer
shall furnish the original and two copies of the water system
plan to the County Fire Department for review. No building
permit shall be issued until the water system plan has been
approved by the County Fire Chief . Upon approval, the
original will be returned. One copy will be sent to the
responsible inspecting authority.
Plans shall conform to fire hydrant types, location and
spacing, and the system shall meet the fire flow requirements .
Plans shall be signed by a Registered Civic Engineer and may
be signed by the local water company with the following
certification: "I certify that the design of the water system
is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the
Riverside County Fire Department. " "System has been designed
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to provide a minimum gallon per minute flow of 1500, 2500,
3000 . "
8 . The required fire flow may be adjusted at a later point in the
permit process to reflect changes in design, construction
type, area separations, or built-in fire protection measures
such as a fully fire sprinklered building. (All buildings)
9 . Comply with Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations,
adopted January 1, 1990, for all occupancies .
10 . Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13 . The
post indicator valve and fire department connection shall be
located to the front, not less than 25 ' from the building and
within 50 ' of an approved hydrant. This applies to all
buildings with 3000 square feet or more building area as
measured by the building footprint, including overhangs which
are sprinklered per NFPA 13 . The building area of additional
floors is added in for a cumulative total . Exempted are one
and two family dwellings .
11 . Install a fire alarm (water flow) as required by the Uniform
Building Code 3803 for sprinkler system. Install tamper
alarms on all supply and control valves for sprinkler systems .
12 . Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as
fire lanes and shall be clearly marked by painting and/or
signs approved by the fire marshal .
13 . Install a fire alarm as required by the Uniform Building Code
and/or Uniform Fire Code. Minimum requirement is UL central
station monitoring of sprinkler system per NFPA 71 and 72 .
Alarm plans are required for all UL central station monitored
systems, systems where any interior devices are required or
used. (U.F.C. 14-103 (a) )
14 . Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10,
but not less than 2A10BC in rating. Fire extinguishers must
not be over 75 ' walking distance. In addition to the above,
a 40BC fire extinguisher is required for commercial kitchens .
15 . Install a dust collecting system as per the Uniform Building
Code, Section 910a and Uniform Fire Code Section 76 . 102 , if
conducting an operation that produces airborne particles . A
carpenter or woodworking shop is considered one of several
industrial processes requiring dust collection. Unknown if
you will have woodworking shop.
16 . All buildings shall be accessible by an all-weather roadway
extending to within 150 ' of all portions of the exterior walls
of the first story. The roadway shall not be less than 24 ' of
unobstructed width and 13 ' 6" of vertical clearance. Where
parallel parking is allowed, the roadway shall be 36 ' wide
with parking on both sides, 32 ' wide with parking on one side.
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Dead-end roads in excess of 150 ' shall be provided with a
minimum 45 ' radius turn-around (55 ' in industrial
developments) . Fountains or garden islands placed in the
middle of these turn-arounds shall not exceed a 5 ' radius or
10 ' diameter. City standards may be more restrictive.
17 . Whenever access into private property is controlled through
use of gates, barriers, guard houses or similar means,
provision shall be made to facilitate access by emergency
vehicles in a manner approved by the fire department. All
controlled access devices that are power operated shall have
a Knox Box over-ride system capable of opening the gate when
activated by a special key located in emergency vehicles .
Devices shall be equipped with backup power facilities to
operate in the event of power failure. All controlled access
devices that are not power operated shall also be approved by
the fire department. Minimum opening width shall be 16 ' with
a minimum vertical clearance of 13 ' 6" .
18 . A dead end single access over 500 ' in length will require a
secondary access, sprinklers or other mitigative measure
approved by the fire marshal . Under no circumstances shall a
single dead end access over 1300 feet be accepted. Secondary
road or "exit only" shall be available for second in bound
emergency entrance. No directional spikes .
19 . A second access is required. This can be accomplished by two
main access points from main roadway or an emergency gated
access into an adjoining development. Same as above item.
20 . Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to
occupancy.
21 . Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a
size approved by the city.
22 . All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and
alarm plans must be submitted separately for approval prior to
construction. Subcontractors should contact the fire
marshal ' s office for submittal requirements .
23 . Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes,
ordinances, laws, or when building permits are not obtained
within 12 months .
OTHER:
1 . Fire department access is not acceptable. Please schedule
meeting with fire marshal to make several minor modifications .
2 . Plans/permits for underground tanks ( fuel/oil) shall be
submitted to Riverside County Environmental Health and Fire
Marshal .
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EXHIBIT A
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6 , Article 7, Section 15083, of the
California Administrative Code.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NO: PP/CUP 92-7
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: Coachella Valley Water District
P.O. Box 1058
Coachella, California 92236
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: An 82 , 868 square foot Coachella
Valley Water District satellite office on the existing Palm Desert
Water Reclamation property on Hovley Lane approximately 1400 feet
west of Cook Street.
The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of
Palm Desert, California, has found that the described project will
not have a significant effect on the environment. A copy of the
Initial Study has been attached to document the reasons in support
of this finding. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the
project to avoid potentially significant effects, may also be found
attached.
' October 6, 1992
RAM N A. DIAZ DATE
DIRECTOR OF COMMUN DEVELOPMENT
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