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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 071PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 71 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY HOSPITAL ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PALM DESERT DRIVE BETWEEN MONTEREY AND SAN MARCOS AVENUES. CASE NO. CUP-04-75. WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.26 of the Palm Desert Zoning Code, the Planning Commission did on August 18, 1975 hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application of ELDON PROCK for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a small animal veterinary hospital on property located in the C-P-S Zone and situated on the north side of Palm Desert Drive, between Monterey and San Marcos Avenues and more particularly described as: Lot 156 and the west 1/2 of Lot 157 of Palma Village Unit No. 7, Palm Desert WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolution Number 74-14", in that the Director of Environmental Services had determined on June 27, 1975 that the project would not have a significant impact on the environment and the appeal period did expire on July 5, 1975; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and argument, the Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify the granting of said Conditional Use Permit: 1. Proposed use is in conformance witi the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. 2. Such a permit will be in the interest of furtherance of the public welfare because it will result in the construction of an architecturally pleasing facility, capable of providing a needed service to the residents of the City. At the present time, there are no vete-inary hospitals in the City. 3. The proposed use will not be detrimental to other neighboring properties because it will take place in a completely enclosed, sound -proofed building to be designed and constructed in accordance with the appropriate city codes. Problems which arise can be controlled through the Conditional Use Permit. 4. The property described in this location is more suitable for the proposed use because it is located in a commercial district and it is of adequate size and proper shape to accommodate the proposed use. 5. The proposed use will not place an extreme demand upon utilities, municipal improvements, or services. RESOLUTION NO. 71 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. Subject to confirmation by the City Council, the Conditional Use Permit is granted to ELDON PROCK, subject to the following conditions as attached. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of Palm Desert Planning Commission held on August 18, 1975 by the following vote to wit: AYES: BERKEY, MULLINS NOES: ABSENT: VAN DE MARK, WILSON ABSTAIN: SEIDLER LIAM SEI ATTEST: PAUL A. WILLIAMS, SECRETARY -2- Conditions of Approval Case No. CUP-04-75 14. Prior to final building inspection clearance, all landscaping shall be installed. Said landscaping shall, at all times, be maintained in a manner acceptable to the Director of Environmental Services. 15. All landscape areas in parking lots shall be enclosed by a raised concrete curb or low wall. 16. All public improvements shall be made in conformity with City Standards, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, without cost to the City of Palm Desert and free of all liens and encumbrances. 17. The applicant shall agree, in writing, to join any assessment district formed that includes subject property within its boundaries. 18. Install a super fire hydrant in accordance with Riverside County Ordinance No. 546 or as approved by the Riverside County Fire Protection and Planning Officer so that no point of the building is more than 250' from a fire hydrant measured along street or other auto travelways. Fire hydrant shall not be located closer than 25' to any building. 19. Install a water system capable of carrying 100 GPM fire flow for a two hour duration in excess of domestic supply or as approved by the Riverside County Fire Protection and Planning Officer. The computation shall be based upon a minimum of 20 PSI residual operating pressure in the street main from which the flow is mea- sured at the time of measurement. 20. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the Developer shall furnish the original and four copies of the water system plan to the Riverside County Department of Fire Protection for review. Upon approval, two copies will be sent to the City of Palm Desert Department of Building and Safety, Land Use Division and the original will be returned to the Developer. 21. The water system plans shall be signed by the Water Company with the following certification: "I certify that the design of the water system in CUP-04-75 is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Department of Fire Protection. 22. A valid parcel map shall be in effect prior to submittal of plans to the Design Review Board. 23. Said use shall not create objectionable noise or odor levels be- yond the lot lines of the parcel. To ensure compliance, said conditional use permit shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission at least once on or before February 18, 1977 and at such times thereafter as may be deemed appropriate by a majority vote of the Commission. Notification of review deadline shall be the responsibility of the applicant. 24. Applicant shall provide the Design Review Board and the Planning Commission, detailed plans covering proposed noise and odor mitigation measures for their review and approval. The DRB is specifically requested to study these matters and make appropriate recommendations to the Planning Commission. 25. A decorative masonry block wall, 5 feet in height, shall be installed from the easterly edge of the rear driveway entrance, along the north and east property lines and curved onto the south property line, at which point it shall be reduced to 3.5 feet, ending at the easterly edge of the driveway off Palm Desert Drive. s CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. CUP-04-75 1. The CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT is granted for the land as described in the application and any attachments thereto, and as shown on the plot plan as revised labeled Exhibit A. The location of all buildings, roadways, parking areas, landscaping, and other facilities or features shall be located substantially as shown on the plot plan labeled Exhibit A. All buildings and structures shall be of the design as shown on the elevation plans labeled Exhibit B. 2. Unless the use is inaugurated not later than one year after the date the approval is granted and is diligently pursued there- after, this approval will automatically become null and void. 3. Any minor change may be approved by the Director of Environmental Services. Any substantial change will require the filing of an application for an amendment to be considered by the Planning Com- mission. 4. All requirements of any law, ordinance or regulation of the State of California, County of Riverside, City of Palm Desert, and any other governmental entity shall be complied with. 5. No signs or advertising of any type whatsoever shall be erected or installed until plans therefore have been reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board. 6. All areas shown as parking areas shall be surfaced with asphaltic concrete and shall be visably marked outlining individual parking spaces and traffic flow. Said surfacing and marking shall be to City Standard and be completed prior to final inspection of the structure or structures by the Building Division. The surface shall be kept in a reasonably good state of repair at all times. 7. Prior to obtaining any building permits, the applicant with an appropriate application, shall submit to the Design Review Board, a revised plot plan in triplicate showing the changes and condi- tions as required by the Planning Commission. 8. Prior to obtaining a building permit, the applicant shall file with the Director of Environmental Services written acceptance of the conditions stated herein. 9. Compliance with and execution of all conditions listed hereon shall be necessary, unless otherwise specified, prior to obtaining final building inspection clearance. Deviation from this requirement shall be permitted only by written consent of the Director of Environmental Services. 10. All outside storage areas shall be screened from adjacent property and streets in a manner acceptable to the Design Review Board. 11. An incombustible trash enclosure shall be provided of a size and location acceptable to the Design Review Board, and said area shall be enclosed with a wall of sufficient height to adequately shield the area. Said wall shall include a solid gate. 12. Interior landscaping of parking areas shall be provided in a manner acceptable to the Design Review Board. Said minimum area of land- scaping shall be equivalent to 15% of the area of the lot. 13. A detailed landscape and sprinkler plan prepared by a landscape architect or designer shall be submitted to the Design Review Board for consideration and approval.