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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA. Case No. TPM 36292 / HTE 10-81 - La Quinta Ranch and Pacific Engineering & Associates, Applicants CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT REQUEST: APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (TPM) TO CONVERT AN EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING INTO INDIVIDUAL CONDOMINIUM SUITES AT 77-682 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE. SUBMITTED BY: Tony Bagato Principal Planner APPLICANT: La Quinta Ranch Pacific Engineering & Associates PO Box 3046 41-230 Carlotta Drive Newport Beach, CA 92659 Palm Desert, CA 92211 CASE NOS: TPM 36292 / HTE 10-81 DATE: May 4, 2010 CONTENTS: Draft Resolution Legal Notice Plans and Exhibits RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission adopt the findings and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. , approving TPM 36292 / HTE 10-81. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Approval of staff's recommendation will approve a Tentative Parcel Map for condominium purposes that will allow the property owner to sell individual suites to private business owners. Conditions of approval will require the applicant to submit CC&Rs for review and approval. The findings for approval can be met and are identified in the staff report. BACKGROUND A. Property Description: The 1.92-acre property is located on the north side of Country Club Drive, east of Park Center Drive. The site is developed with an existing office building within an office / industrial business park. Staff Report Case Nos: TPM 36292 / 10-81 May 4, 2010 Page 2 of 3 B. General Plan and Zoning: Industrial, Business Park (I-BP) / Service Industrial (S.I.) C. Adjacent Zoning and Land Use: North: S.I. / Industrial Buildings South: R-1 / Single-family Homes East: S.I. / Office-Industrial Buildings West: S.I. / Office-Industrial Buildings PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant is requesting approval of a Tentative Parcel Map to create condominium suites that can be sold to private business owners. The Subdivision Map Act requires a parcel map to create condominium suites for the property. A condition of approval requires the applicant to file a reciprocal easement for parking, access, drainage and trash enclosures. FINDINGS OF APPROVAL 1. That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans. • The site has been previously developed in accordance with the City's General Plan. The proposed parcel map for condominium purposes will only change the ownership aspect of the project, not the use. The parcel map is consistent with the Industrial-Business Park land use designation and surrounding properties. There is no approved specific plan for the area. 2. That the design or improvements of the proposed map are consistent with applicable general and specific plans. • The property is developed and all improvements have been constructed consistent with the City's General Plan. The tentative parcel map for condominiums purposes will not impact any improvements. There is no specific plan applicable to this project. 3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development. • The site is developed and located within an existing office-industrial business park. The tentative parcel map for condominium purposes will change the ownership aspect, not the site. G:\Planning\Tony Bagato\Word Files\Formats\Staff Reports\PM\36292 La Quinta Ranch\PC Staff Report.doc Staff Report Case Nos: TPM 36292 / 10-81 May 4, 2010 Page 3 of 3 4. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. • The site was developed in accordance with all the development standards at the time it was developed. The Tentative Parcel Map for condominium purposes will not change the density of the existing property. 5. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. • The property is already developed and any potential environmental impacts have been mitigated. The Tentative Parcel Map for condominium purposes will not change or impact the existing environment. 6. That the design of the parcel or the type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. • The tentative parcel map is for condominium purposes only and will not cause any public health problems. 7. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. • The applicant will submit CC&Rs and reciprocal access agreements to maintain shared access and parking for the public at large. The final map will not be recorded until the agreements have been reviewed and determined to be satisfactory. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The application is a Class 15 categorical exemption for purposes of CEQA and no further documentation is necessary. Submitted by: Department Head: Tony Bagato Lauri Aylaian Principal Planner Director of Community Development G:\Planning\Tony Bagato\Word Files\Formats\Staff Reports\PM\36292 La Quinta Ranch\PC Staff Report.doc PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP CREATE INDIVIDUAL CONDOMINIUM SUITES WITHIN AN EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 77-682 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE. CASE NOS. TPM 36292 / HTE 10-81 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 4th day of May 2010, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a request by LA QUINTA RANCH for the above mentioned; 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. 06-78," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project is a Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions) categorical exemption for purposes of CEQA and no further documentation is necessary; 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 tentative parcel map: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans. • The site has been previously developed in accordance with the City's General Plan. The proposed parcel map for condominium purposes will only change the ownership aspect of the project, not the use. The parcel map is consistent with the Industrial-Business Park land use designation and surrounding properties. There is no approved specific plan for the area. 2. That the design or improvements of the proposed map are consistent with applicable general and specific plans. • The property is developed and all improvements have been constructed consistent with the City's General Plan. The tentative parcel map for condominiums purposes will not impact any improvements. There is no specific plan applicable to this project. 3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development. • The site is developed and located within an existing office-industrial business park. The tentative parcel map for condominium purposes will change the ownership aspect, not the site. 4. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. • The site was developed in accordance with all the development standards at the time it was developed. The Tentative Parcel Map for condominium purposes will not change the density of the existing property. 5. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. • The property is already developed and any potential environmental impacts have been mitigated. The Tentative Parcel Map for condominium purposes will not change or impact the existing environment. 6. That the design of the parcel or the type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. • The tentative parcel map is for condominium purposes only and will not cause any public health problems. 7. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. • The applicant will submit CC&Rs and reciprocal access agreements to maintain shared access and parking for the public at large. The final map will not be recorded until the agreements have been reviewed and determined to be satisfactory. 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 Planning Commission in this case. 2. That the Planning Commission does hereby approve of Tentative Parcel Map 36292 / HTE-10-81, conditions attached. 2 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 4th day of May, 2010, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: M. CONNOR LIMONT, Chairperson ATTEST: LAURI AYLAIAN, Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. TPM 36292/ HTE 10-81 Department of Community Development: 1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file to the Department of Community Development, as modified by the following conditions. 2. All requirements of any law, ordinance or regulation of the state, city and any other applicable government entity, shall be complied with as part of this map. 3. Recording of final map shall take place within two (2) years of the date of this approval unless an extension of time is granted; otherwise said approval shall become null, void and of no effect whatsoever. Department of Public Works: 1. The Parcel Map shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for review and approval. 2. The Parcel Map shall record before the condominium plan. The map recording information shall be referenced on the condominium plan. A copy of the grant deeds relative to the conveyance of the units shall be submitted to the Public Works Department for review prior to recording the condominium plan and deeds. 3. The CC&R's shall be submitted concurrently with the Parcel Map for review. 4. The sidewalk and the driveway approaches on Springfield Lane shall be modified to comply with ADA requirements. A pedestrian easement shall be granted as necessary. 5. If reciprocal access and drainage easements with the properties to the east and west are not of prior records, then the easements shall be provided for on the Parcel Map and/or by separate instrument recorded concurrently with the map. 6. A landscape maintenance agreement is required to maintain landscaping as installed per the approved landscape plan, using the City of Palm Desert Standards. Fire Department: 1. The CC&R's shall clearly state who will be responsible for the fire sprinkler and fire alarm maintenance annual contract. This section shall be reviewed and approved by the Fire Department. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2. Conditions are subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, or laws. Department of Building and Safety: 1. The applicant shall submit a copy of the document to be recorded, a site plan, a copy of the current Certificate(s) of Occupancy and a floor plan of each building, which identifies the Building Data (i.e. Type of Construction, Allowable Area, Occupancy Groups, Fire Sprinklers, etc.), specific occupancy of each tenant space, sanitary facilities, electrical services, etc. This is required to verify the buildings remain in compliance, as well as the individual tenant spaces prior to conversion. All common area facilities must remain so within the legal documents (i.e. parking, electrical room, common area sanitary facilities, roof access, etc.) Occupancy groups must remain within the scope of Certificate(s) of Occupancy. 2. Please contact Debbie LeBlanc at 760-7766420 regarding addresses. :'44. CITY uI- r I I ! L CA • `,s4! 1�� 73-510 FRI o WARIN(, DKR r. i *in Ill PAL Di,iRI,( iiiow.'\92260-2578 ".�. +� M TEL:76o 346-0611 �,� ;ti rAX:76o 341 7098 ui` ..i.'�. lidol'p.J m-Jcx n.orK CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. TPM 36292/ 10-81 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Planning Commission to consider a request by La Quinta Ranch for approval of a Tentative Parcel Map to convert an existing office building into condominium units at 77-682 Country Club Drive. 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Written comments concerning all items covered by this public hearing notice shall be accepted up to the date of the hearing. Information concerning the proposed project is available for review in the Department of Community Development at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you challenge the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to,the public hearing. PUBLISH: Desert Sun Lauri Aylaian, Secretary April 24, 2010 Palm Desert Planning Commission ��"� '-�•: CITY OF PALM DESERT 4 I PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ' P`. INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Tony Bagato, Principal Planner From: Christina Canales, Assistant Engineer Date: April 1, 2010 Subject: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TPM 36292 Public Works has completed the review of the Tentative Map for PM 36292 dated March 3, 2010. The following are conditions of approval for the above referenced map: 1. The Parcel Map shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for review and approval. 2. The Parcel Map shall record before the condominium plan. The map recording information shall be referenced on the condo plan. A copy of the grant deeds relative to the conveyance of the units shall be submitted to the Public Works Department for review prior to recording the condominium plan and deeds. 3. The CC&R's shall be submitted concurrently with the Parcel Map for review. 4. The sidewalk and the driveway approaches on Springfield Lane shall be modified to comply with ADA requirements. A pedestrian easement shall be granted as necessary. 5. If reciprocal access and drainage easements with the properties to the east and west are not of prior records, then the easements shall be provided for on the parcel map and/or by separate instrument recorded concurrently with the map. 6. A landscape maintenance agreement is required to maintain landscaping as installed per the approved landscape plan, using City of Palm Desert Standards. <P Desert Fire De■„■artn� "nt c RE Pais SNGE 985 1. 111 C �, g�DE CO Fire Prevention Bureau �� ,T Gy, ��� � , In cooperation with Riverside County Fire Department z!f i tt 7371n Fred Waring 1)r. Suite 1112 Palm Desert Ca 92260 7W-3d6-18711 Fax 760_779_1959 —� Date: March 25,2010 To: Tony bagato Ref: TPM 36292 / HTE 1081 /Conditions-10-050 Project Name: TPM Condominium Address: 77-682 Country Club Drive Palm Desert Ca. If circled/highlighted, The following conditions apply to the above named project. 1 . The fire department requires the following fire protection measures be provided in accordance with the City of Palm Desert Municipal Code, 2007 California Building and Fire Codes with applicable NFPA and or any other Nationally recognized Fire Protection Standards. The Fire Department shall set the minimum fire flow for the remodel or construction of all buildings per California Fire Code- Appendix B. 2 . The applicant shall provide a fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 1-hour duration at 20 psi residual pressure from a permanently installed Fire Hydrant before any combustible material is placed on the job site. 3. The applicant shall provide proof the existing water system is capable of providing the minimum necessary gpm flow for the following: A. 1500 gpm for single family dwellings B. 2500 gpm for multifamily dwellings C. 3000 gpm for commercial buildings Prior to any project approvals. 4 . The applicant shall provide the required fire flow from a permanent wet Barrel Super Hydrant with 1-4" and 2-2 41 " discharge outlets located not less than 25' and nor more than: A. 200' from any portion of a single family dwelling measured along a vehicular travel way B . 165' from any portion of a multifamily dwelling measured along a vehicular travel way C. 150' from any portion of a commercial building measured along a vehicular travel way Prior to any building permit approvals. 5 . The applicant shall submit water plans to be reviewed and approved by the Fire Marshal and include verification that the water system is capable of providing the required fire flow. 6. The applicant shall install a complete NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system. This applies to all buildings with a 3,000 square foot total cumulative floor area. The Fire Marshal shall approve the locations of all fire appliances including Post Indicator Valves, Fire Dept. Connections and Fire Hydrants. All Fire Appliances shall not be within 25' of a building and all Fire Dept. Connections shall be within 50' of a Fire Hydrant. 7 . All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and water-flow switches shall be monitored and alarmed per the 2007 California Building and Fire code. 8. The applicant shall install a complete NFPA 72 Fire Alarm/ Sprinkler Monitoring system as required by the 2007 California Building and Fire Code. 9. The applicant shall install portable fire extinguishers as per NFPA 10. The applicant shall install a minimum of 1- 2A1OBC Fire Extinguisher for every 3,000 Sq. Feet, 3' -5' above grade with no more than 75'walking distance from any point of the business to the extinguisher. The applicant shall install a "K" class fire extinguisher as required for commercial kitchens within 30' of the hazard area. 10. The applicant shall install a Hood/Duct Fire Suppression system as per NFPA 96 for all public commercial and private cooking operations with the exception of a single family residence. 11. The applicant shall install a dust collection system per the California Fire Code if conducting an operation that produces airborne articles. 12 . The applicant shall install an all weather fire dept. accessible roadway extending to any portion of a building where as a 150' hose lay can be utilized for the inaccessible building perimeter. Construction type of the same shall be approved by the Fire Marshal and be rated for 80,000 lbs. Privide a fire access road where the minimum width is 24'and height clearance is 13' 6" . Public roadway minimum unobstructed width is 36' with parking on both sides. A Fire Apparatus Turn around shall be provided for dead end streets in excess of 150' in length with approved cul-de-sac or hammer head dimensions . 13. Knox access devices shall be provided as follows : A) A Knox Key Switch for every motorized gated entrance. B) A Knox Padlock for every manual gated entrance. C) A Knox Box for each individual commercial building. Minimum gate width shall be 16' and minimum apparatus height clearance shall be 13' 6" for gated entrances . 14 . The applicant shall provide secondary access for a dead end single access roadways exceeding 500' and or mitigate with sprinklers or other means approved by the Fire Marshal . Under no circumstances, shall dead end roadways over 1 ,300' be accepted. Secondary access can be accomplished by two main access points from a main roadway or a emergency gate from an adjoining development. 15. The applicant shall submit a letter of intent to the Fire Marshals Office detailing the proposed usage of your property in order to determine occupancy type and to facilitate plan review. This project may require licensing by either State or County agencies. 16. The applicant shall install an illuminated building address in accordance to city standards for size and location. The building address shall be installed on the building in an unobstructed locale and the color shall be contrasting to background. 17 . The applicant shall submit three sets of the following plans for review including tenant improvement: A) Fire Alarm System B) Sprinkler System C) Fire Main Underground D) Med-Gas System E) Hood Suppression System F) Site Plan to Scale G) Above Ground Tank H) Underground Tank I) Emergency Generator J) Spray Booth 18 . Conditions are subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws or when building permits are not obtained within twelve months. 19. All elevators shall be minimum gurney size. Comments : Additional conditions will be addressed at formal review of the building construction plans. These conditions can only respond to the preliminary plans reviewed. Shall provide a Master Site Plan to include all Fencing, Fire Lanes and Fire Mains with Appliances for review and approval . * # 10 shall only apply when kitchen is installed *CC&R's Shall clearly state who will be responsible for fire sprinkler and fire alarm maintenance annual contract. Sincerely, Neal Stephenson Fire Safety Specialist NNATER Established in 1918 as a public agency Coachella Valley Water District 4cvSTR1G4' Directors: Officers: Patricia A, Larson, President Steven B. Robbins,General Manager-Chief Engineer Peter Nelson,Vice President Julia Fernandez, Board Secretary Tellis Codekas Franz W. De Klotz Redwine and Sherrill,Attorneys Russell Kitahara March 25, 2010 RECEIVED File: 0163.1 ? S 7j 0421.1 0721.1 Tony Bagato :OMMLJNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Department of Community Development CITY OF PALM DESERT City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Dear Mr. Bagato: Subject: TPM 36292/HT 10-81 This area is designated Zone X on Federal Flood Insurance rate maps, which are in effect at this time by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This project is within the limits of the Bermuda Dunes Drainage Study area. The Bermuda Dunes Drainage Study established a requirement for new developments to retain 100 percent of the runoff for a 100-year event and was agreed upon by all of the participating agencies, including Riverside County and the Cities of Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta and Indio. The city may require mitigation measures to be incorporated into the development to prevent flooding of the site or downstream properties. These measures may require 100 percent on-site retention of runoff from the 100-year storm. This project lies within the Study Area Boundary of the Coachella Valley Water Management Plan (September 2002). The District will provide domestic water and sanitation service to this area and such service will be subject to the satisfaction of terms and conditions established by the District and exercised from time to time, including but not limited to fees and charges, water conservation measures, etc. This notice of domestic water and sanitation service availability can only be used and relied upon for the specific property for which it was issued and shall expire three (3) years from date of issuance. P.O. Box 1058 Coachella,CA 92236 www.cvwd.org Phone (760) 398-2651 Fax (760) 398-371 1 Tony Bagato City of Palm Desert 2 March 25, 2010 Domestic water and sanitation service remains at all times subject to changes in regulations adopted by the District's Board of Directors including reductions in or suspensions of service. Plans for grading, landscaping and irrigation systems shall be submitted to the District for review. This review is for ensuring efficient water management. The project lies within the Upper Whitewater River Subbasin/Mission Creek Subbasin Area of Benefit. Groundwater production within the area of benefit is subject to a replenishment assessment in accordance with the State Water Code. All water wells owned or operated by an entity producing more than 25 acre-feet of water during any year must be equipped with a water-measuring device. A District Water Production Metering Agreement is required to ensure District staff regularly read and maintain this water- measuring device. If you have any questions, please call Tesfaye Demissie, Stormwater Engineer, extension 2605. Your ve uly, Mark L. Johnson Director of Engineering cc: Rich Meyer La Quinta Ranch Post Office Box 3046 Newport Beach, CA 92659 Michael Mistica Department of Environmental Health Post Office Box 1280 Riverside, CA 92502 TD:ch'eng/sw/IOlmaich/TPM 36292 050601-4 P.O. Box 1058 Coachella,CA 92236 WWW.CVWd.Org Phone (760) 398-2651 Fax (760) 398-3711 { '' •:. CITY OF PALM DESERT BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT r`hti •tivt r INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM =973 To: Tony Bagato, Principal Planner From: Sam Szymanski, Plan Check Manager Date: March 17, 2010 Subject: TPM 36292/HTE 10-81 I have reviewed the information provided and have the following comments: The Department of Building and Safety requires a copy of the document to be recorded, a site plan, a copy of the current Certificate(s) of Occupancy and a floor plan of each building which identifies the Building Data (i.e. Type of Construction, Allowable Area, Occupancy Groups, Fire Sprinklers, Etc.), specific occupancy of each tenant space, sanitary facilities, electrical service, etc. This is required to verify the buildings remain in compliance, as well as the individual tenant spaces prior to conversion. All common area facilities must remain so within the legal documents (i.e. parking, electrical room, common area sanitary facilities, roof access, etc.) Occupancy groups must remain within the scope of the Certificate(s) of Occupancy. The Department is also responsible for addressing buildings and condominiums. Please contact Debbie LeBlanc at 760-776-6420 regarding addresses. G:\Planning\Tony Bagato\Word Files\Formats\Staff Reports\PM\36292 La Quinta Ranch\CITY OF PALM DESERT.doc