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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 059PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 59 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND APPROVING A PLOT PLAN TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN 8100 SQUARE FOOT BANK ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EL PASEO AND PORTOLA. CASE NO. 13C. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert did receive a verified application from SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK requesting approval of a Plot Plan on property located in the C-P-S Zone, and situated on the south side of El Paseo between Portola and Prickly Pear Lane to allow for the develop- ment of an 8100 square foot commercial Bank; the property being more particularly described as: Lots 1 & 2, Block "T", Palm Desert. MB 21/50-54 WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolution Number 74-14", in that the project is exempt as a ministerial act. WHEREAS, on June 16, 1975 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. That the proposed development conforms to any legally adopted development standards. 2. That the design and location of the proposed development and its relationship to neighboring existing or proposed developments and traffic is such that it will not impair the desirability of investment or occupation in the neighborhood; and that it will not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or proposed developments, and that it will not create traffic hazards or congestion. 3. That the design and location of the proposed development is in keeping with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and is not detrimental to the harmonious, orderly, and attractive development contemplated by this Ordinance and General Plan of the City. Planning Commission Resolution No. 59 2. 4. That the design and location of the proposed development would provide a desirable environment for its occupants, as well as for its neighbors and that it is aesthetically of good composition, materials, textures and colors. 5. The proposed use must conform to all the requirements of the zone in which it is located and all other applicable requirements. 6. The overall development of the land shall be designed to ensure the protection of the public health, safety, and general welfare. 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 constitute the findings of the Commission in this case. 2. That it does hereby approve Plot Plan 13C, subject to the attached conditions of approval. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert held on June 16, 1975 by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: BERKEY, MULLINS, SEIDLER, VAN DE MARK, WILSON Noes: Absent: Abstain: ATTEST: PAUL A. WILLIAMS, SECRETARY RESOLUTION NO. 59 June 16, 1975 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE #13C 1. The development of this project shall conform substantially to all develop- ment plans submitted in behalf of this case and as revised according to Planning Commission action. Any minor changes require approval by the Director of Environmental Services. Any substantial change requires approval by the Planning Commission. 2. All requirements of any law, ordinance, or regulation of the State, City and other applicable government entity shall be complied with as part of the development process. 3. This approval is applicable, subject to the development of this project com- mencing within one year from approval date and being promptly completed. 4. Any roof mounted, exhaust or air conditioning equipment shall be fully con- cealed from view from any public right of ways and adjoining properties by means of architecturally integrated means; and approved by the Director of Environmental Services. 5. All utility lines shall be placed underground; and hook up to the sewer is mandatory. 6. Curb, gutter, and tie in paving shall be required along Portola, Prickly Pear Lane and Larrea. Curb, gutter, sidewalk or approved pathways, curb cuts, and tie in paving shall be provided in conformance with Riverside County Standards. There will be 14' of dedication along Portola, with curbs, gutters and sidewalks along Portola at County Standard "B". All other curb and gutter required along Larrea and Prickly Pear Lane shall be at County Standard "A". There shall be a 10' sidwalk with planters at 40' on center, along El Paseo, Portola, and the northerly i of Prickly Pear Lane. 7. At each of the 4 corners, the curbs will have the County Standard Handicap ramp. 8. There shall be a spandile and concrete cross gutter at Larrea and Portola. 9. All tie in paving will be done by the developer. 10. A 24' wide temporary driveway from Larrea shall be at least 130' from the corner of Portola. 11. Developer to limit access along Portola to one exit only, 33' wide for the drive up windows. 12. Developer to bear the cost of moving all signs within right of way and moving fire hydrant at the corner of El Paseo and Portola. 13. Developer shall install painted merging arrows and a redesign of the exit driveway on Portola in a manner acceptable to the Director of Environmental Services to start the vehicles turning right as soon as possible. 14. Landscaping shall be installed at 10' along Portola, Prickly Pear Lane and El Paseo as per plan. All landscaping to be irrigated and street trees to have base lighting. 15. 15% of the parking area is to be landscaped 16. All landscaping to be installed as not to obstruct traffic vision. 17. The 10' easement through the center of the property shall be landscaped. 18. A non combustible trash storage area shall be provided. It shall be completely enclosed with a metal screen door and have interior dimensions of 10' x 6'. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. 13C (continued) June 16, 1975 2. 19. The parking area and premises shall be lighted and approved by the Department of Environmental Services. 20. Signage: a) Delete free standing ground sign and allow a monument sign on Portola not exceeding 8' in height with a slump block base similar to the material used on the building. b) All directional signs are to be of materials and design compatible with the building; and approved by the Department of Environmental Services. c) The directional signs shall not exceed 36' in height, be installed on bank property, and have a base similar to the monument sign. d) There are two signs at the Portola exit. Both shall read (Right Turn Only) and (Do Not Enter) on the other side. e) All building signs are to be of colors compatible and be encased in materials homogenous with the building. (Recommend wood similar to exposed wood on building.) f) Final occupancy shall be contingent on removal of all signs from the existing bank site. 21. Submission of a lighting plan to Director of Environmental Services. 22. Resubmission of a landscaping plan showing more large trees around building and more landscaping along the easement and Prickly Pear Lane. 06/13/75 CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT To: Planning Commission Subject: Approval of plot, architectural and other pertinent plans. Applicant: SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK Case No.: 13C I. REQUEST: That the Planning Commission approve the plans and uphold the Design Review Board recommendations. II. DISCUSSION OF SPECIAL ISSUES: That the Planning Commission approve the project as forwarded by the Design Review Board with extra consideration given to the following items: 1. Curbs, Gutters, and Sidewalks - The staff feels that the installation of curbs, gutters and all tie in paving completely encircling the property is necessary to the orderly flow of traffic in this area. This development will generate high amounts of traffic on Prickly Pear & Larrea as well as El Paseo and Portola. This is a matter of public safety as well as a benefit to the Bank. Granted,the initial cash expenditure would be somewhat higher, approximately $5,800 for an additional approach and 430' of curb, gutter and tie in paving, but we feel that the benefits far outweigh the costs. 2. Signs - The freestanding ground sign should be as per Security Pacific National Bank's standard monument sign design. Each of the directional signs should be of similar design as the monument sign. The location of these should be as per Security Pacific Bank's Plan and should read as indicated. 3. Parking - The applicant is deficient in his parking requirement. However, with credit given for the drive up window, the staff feels that there would be more than ample parking for this project. The current Ordinance calls for 41 parking spaces. The current plot plan, as approved by the Design Review Board, has 34 regular spaces. In order to approve this project the Commission would have to find that the drive up window has a value of 8 parking spaces. III. BACKGROUND: A. Description - Lots 1,2,3, & 4 of Block T, Palm Desert MB21/50-54. B. Location - The southwest corner of El Paseo and Portola. C. Lot Size - 81,000 square feet with the northerly 1/2 being developed at this time. D. Total Building Square Feet - 8,100 E. Total Number of Parking Spaces - 34 F. Drive up window capacity - 20 cars STAFF REPORT Case No. 13 C 06/13/75 III. BACKGROUND (continued) G. Portola Avenue El Paseo Drive Larrea Street Prickly Pear Lane - 88' - 100' - 60' - 60' row row row row classified as a secondary highway divided secondary highway collector collector All have parking on both sides of the street. H. A new traffic light has been installed at Portola & El Paseo. I. 1973 traffic counts indicate 3,800 ADT, with a peak 24 hour volume of 4,601 motor vehicles. The following staff analysis and recommendations were compiled with the help of the following agencies and individuals: Lt. Renney - County Sheriff's Office, Traffic Control Officer for Contract Cities Bob Brock - County Streets & Roads Engineer Ben Dobbins - County Traffic Engineer Jim Langdon - Palm Desert Disposal George Schultejann - County Fire Department 2. RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends that if the Commission finds this project acceptable, they first accept the drive up window to count as 8 spaces towards the parking requirement by minute motion; and then by Planning Commission Resolution No. 59 , approve the project with attached conditions. THE OFFICE OF JOHN F. OUTCAULT ARCHITECT A. I. A. 74 133 EL PASEO / HMS PLAZA SUITE 11 PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE 346-0630 June 13, 1975 Planning Commission City of Palm Desert Palm Desert, California 32260 Attn: Paul Williams Re: Security Pacific Bank Palm Desert Branch Portola and El Paseo Dear Mr. Williams: 0n behalf of my client, Security Pacific Bank, I would like to go on record as voicing objections to various Design Review Board recommendations as a result of last Tuesday evenings meeting. Item # I feel this is a financial burden on one prop- erty owner to install this concrete cross gutter as there is no curb and gutter across Larreo Street at present. We would like to defer this installation to future property owners at both corners. Item #11: Please modify the stated 24' driveway to read 33' wide. This is per the bank's experience in many drive -up window installations in Calif- ornia. Also in view of future property sales we would like not to presently agree to only one driveway on Portola. Item #13: We strongly object to installing a median riser in a public right of way to be shared by several affronting property owners. We feel by proper directional signing and directional arrows and the posting of "No Left Turn" sign- ing, the necessity for a dangerous street bar- rier is unnecessary and financially burdensome to one property owner. vwr T H E OFFICE OF JOHN F. OUTCAULT ARCHITECT A. I. A. 74 133 EL PASEO / HMS PLAZA SUITE 11 PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE 346-0630 June 13, 1975 Page Two Item ##14: We wish to object to two items in this recommendation. First, we feel that 6' set back along Portola is sufficient as several other areas along Portola at the building level have considerably more landscaping than 6'. Also the additional 4' would limit future landscaping at the western future building site. Secondly, our landscape plans indicate landscaping 20' past the El Paseo entry. Any land- scaping further west would possibly have to be removed or damaged during construction time of a future building. We do agree to plant all tree wells installed in new side- walks by our contract. Item #20: We would appreciate your cooperation in al- lowing Mr. Ray Clark, of the Marketing Div- ision of Security Pacific Bank, to present alternatives to the recommendations concerning signing at this Monday evening meeting, June 16, 1975. Sincerely, I,/ F. 0utcault itect, A.I.A. JFO: j b CC: William Tankersley Gilbert Lehman Louis Murphy Frank Gilbert