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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 18PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 18 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND APPROV- ING A PLOT PLAN TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SHOPPING CENTER ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 111 AND MONTEREY AVENUE. CASE NO. 14MF WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert did receive a verified application from STOTTER-CAPLOW requesting approval of a Plot Plan on property located in the C-P-S Zone, and situated at the northwest corner of the intersection of Highway 111 and Monterey Avenue to allow for the development of a shopping cen- ter; the property being more particularly described as: a portion of the SE 4 of the NE 4 of Sec. 19, Township 5S, Range 6E, S.B.B.&M. WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Reso- lution Number 74-14", in that a final Environmental Impact Report was presented and City Council has certified the Environmental Impact Report as being complete, and; WHEREAS, on November 12, 1974, the Architectural Review Board reviewed the project and did recommend approval subject to the attached conditions; and, WHEREAS, on November 18, 1974, the Planning Commission did consider this request for Plot Plan Approval; and, WHEREAS, at that time, upon receiving and considering the testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons who desired to be heard, said commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to approve the Plot Plan: 1. Conformance of the proposed development to all require- ments of Zoning Ordinance and Cove Communities General Plan. 2. The proposed development does ensure the protection of public health, safety and general welfare. 3. No adverse environmental affects being created. 4. Compatibility with the proposed General Plan for the City. 5. Compatibility of the proposed development to existing and proposed development in the area. RESOLUTION NO. 18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and con- stitute the findings of the commission in this case. 2. That it does hereby approve Plot Plan No. 14MF, subject to the attached conditions. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, held on 18th of November, 1974, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: MULLINS, SEIDLER, VAN DE MARK, WILSON, HUBBARD NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ATTEST: } PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary /attach. .liwit ONDIT'IONS OF APPROVAL •.r Case No. 14MF 1. That the approval is granted only for the land as described in the application and any attachments thereto, and as shown on the revised plans submitted and approved and labeled as follows: Exhibits G, H. Subject to the effective date of the appropriate zoning. 2. That the location and design of all buildings, fences, signs, roadways, parking areas, landscaping, and other facilities or features shall be located, designed and maintained sub- stantially as shown on the plans submitted and approved, un- less otherwise indicated on the approved plans. 3. That prior to the issuance of any building permits all de- tailed building plans, detailed landscaping plans, lighting plans, sign plans and material boards shall be considered and approved by the Architectural Review Board and the Plan- ning Commission. That upon the approval of any final plans by the Architectural Review Board and prior to any permits being issued, the applicant shall submit to Staff two complete and final sets of all plans to the Planning Division. Such plans shall detail all of the revisions and changes required by the Board. 4. That unless the use is inaugurated or the construction of the structure or facility is commenced not later than twelve months after the date the approval of the construction plans is granted and is diligently pursued thereafter, the approval will automatically become null and void. 5. That no final occupancy permit will be granted until all con- struction is completed and all improvements and landscaping are installed in accordance with the plans approved and the conditions required by the Architectural Review Board and Planning Commission. 6. That all materials and colors used in construction and all landscape materials shall be as represented to or specified by the Architectural Review Board and Planning Commission and any deviation will require the express .approval of the Board. Once constructed or installed, all improvements. shall be maintained in accordance with the approved plans and in a manner acceptable to the Architectural Review Board and Planning Commission. 7. All trash storage areas shall be enclosed in a manner accept- able to the Architectural Review Board. 8. That there shall he no exposed exterior plumbing lines or electrical conduits visible to the public. 9. That all adopted City Council policies shall be met as a part of development. 10. That all sign bracing shall be below parapet walls or screened in a manner acceptable to the Architectural Review Board and Planning Commission. That all landscape areas adjacent to parking areas shall be enclosed by a raised concrete curb or low wall. All planters adjacent to the street right-of-way shall be constructed with weep holes. 12. That all existing and proposed utility facilities shall be placed underground, including overhead lines in adjacent public right-of-way. That this approval is subject to the applicant's paying of all fees and assessments to the City of Palm Desert as required by Ordinance. 11- 13• Conditions of Approval -2- Case r^ 14MF 14. That this approval is subject to the applicant installing all necessary off -site improvements as required by the Director of Environmental Services, and shall include but not be limited to the following: a) Curb, gutter, 10 foot wide sidewalk, and tie-in paving to County Standards for the full: frontage of the subject property on Monterey Avenue. Said sidewalk shall include tree wells with 40 foot spacing on -center. b) Curb, gutter, tic -in paving and landscaping 'to State Stand- ards for the full frontage of the subject property along ,State Highway 111. 15. That prior to construction the applicant shall submit a drain- age plan to the Building Official for consideration and ap- proval. .16. That this approval is subject to the City of Palm Desert re- ceiving all necessary dedications and easements from the ap- plicant. 17. That all areas shown as open parking areas shall be surfaced with asphalt concrete and shall be suitably marked, outlin- ing individual parking spaces and traffic flow. Said sur- facing and marking shall be completed prior to final inspec- tion of the structure or structures by the Building Division. All open parking spaces shall be a minimum of '`3 feet wide by 20 feet deep and the surface shall be maintained in a reason- able state of repair at all times. 18. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall dedicate to the City an easement on the 30 foot: wide area for the full frontage of the subject property on State Highway 111. Said easement shall provide for the usage of the area for public access. The installation of the indica- ted improvements and future maintenance of the area shall be the responsibility of the developer and at his cost. The form of the agreement shall be subject to the approval of the City Attorney. 19. All buildings shall be connected to a public sewer system and the "developer shall meet all requirements of the Coachella Valley County Water District. 20. Fire protection as required by the County Fire Department shall be provided. 21.. Prior to final occupancy, a parcel map shall be filed and approved by'the City on the subject property. All require- ments attached to said map shall be met as a part of de— velopment. 22• A landscaped strip along the frontage of Highway 111, 47 feet in width shall be provided and maintained. (This area shall consist of a 17 foot parkway and a 30 foot setback.) A mini- mum of 19 shade trees shall be provided therein, along with a 6 foot wide meandering bike path and undulating berms averag— ing 3 feet in height. An easement encompassing this area shall be given to the City for public circulation. Mainten- ance of this area shall be the responsibility of the developer in perpetuity. 23. A landscaped strip along the frontage of Monterey 30 feet in width shall be provided and maintained. Within this area, a 10 foot wide sidewalk and 3 foot high wall as shown shall be provided. Nose Conditions of Approval Case No. 14MF -3- 24. Landscaped area around auto service area shall include a 6 foot high wall adjacent to it with berming or embanking provided therefrom. 25. A 6 foot high wall, 40 feet in length, shall be provided along the west frontage road adjacent to the loading dock area behind the Market in order to conceal it from public view. 26. A landscaped strip 25 feet wide along the frontage of the west property line adjacent to the parking area shall be provided and maintained to include a 10 foot wide sidewalk, turf, berm- ing to an average height of 3 feet, and the planting of palm trees evenly spaced every 20 feet. 27. A landscaped strip 30 feet wide along the frontage of the west property line adjacent to the Market shall be provided and maintained to include a 10 foot wide sidewalk, turf, berming to an average height of 3 feet, and the planting of palm trees evenly spaced every 20 feet. 28. A landscaped screen (minimum 6 feet in height) shall be pro- vided along north property line. The prescribed height shall be obtained within 6 months from the time construction begins. 29. Shade trees as prescribed by ordinance (one tree per five parking spaces) shall be provided and maintained throughout the parking area. 30. The sign location and design shall be referred back to the Architectural Review Board for consideration and recommenda- tion. 31. All window areas on store fronts of all stores shall be "tinted smoke". 32. Overhangs on all sides of building shall be a minimum of 4 feet. 33. Regarding the proposed tramway/pathway route (15 feet wide) along and adjacent to the sidewalk area on the south side of store fronts, the applicant shall submit an alternative as a part of the construction plans to the Architectural Review Board for consideration and approval. 34. Arched wall on south side of plaza area shall be deleted or placed along the north side. 35. An automatic underground sprinkler system shall be provided to all landscaped areas. 36. A strip of sidewalk 10 feet wide shall be provided along the north side of the main entrance drive off of Monterey Avenue 37. All sidewalks at intersection points with streets shall be ramped instead of curbed. 11/19/74