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Home My WebLink AboutRes No 175PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 175 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 OFFICES AND TELEVISION STUDIOS FOR KMIR-TV ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF PARK VIEW DRIVE AND WESTERLY OF MONTEREY AVENUE. CASE NO. 44MF WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert did receive a verified application from DESERT EMPIRE TELEVISION requesting preliminary approval of Plot Plan No. 44MF, labeled Exhibits A, B, and C, on property located in the PR-7 Zone, and situated on the north side of Park View Drive, westerly of Monterey Avenue to allow for the development of television studios and offices for KMIR-TV; the property being more particularly described as: APN 621-290-014 APN 621-290-017 WHEREAS, said application is exempt from the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolution Number 74-14", in that Design Review Board process approval is a ministerial act, and; WHEREAS, on August 31, 1976, the Planning Commission did consider this request for the 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 all 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 development, 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 the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan of the City. 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. -1- Resolution No. 175 5. The proposed use does 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 is designed to ensure the pro- tection 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 No. 44MF, 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 31st day of August, 1976, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BERKEY, KELLY, MILLS, VAN DE MARK NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: WILSON ATTEST: LIAMS, SECRETARY WILSONi1 CHAIRMAN PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 175 AUGUST 31, 1976 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. 44MF 1. The development of this project shall conform to all conditions of Case No. CUP 08-76 and to all development plans submitted in behalf of this case (Exhibits A-C), and as revised according to Planning Commission ac- tion. Any minor changes require approval by the Director of Environmental Services. Any substantial change requires approval by the Planning Com- mission. 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 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 rights -of -way and adjoining properties by architecturally integrated means. 5. All utility distribution lines that traverse or are adjacent to the subject property shall be placed underground as a part of construction. All utility service lines shall be underground. 6. Curb, gutter, sidewalk or approved pathways, curb cuts, and tie-in paving shall be provided along the full frontage of the property on Parkview Drive within a half -width row of fourty-four (44) feet, in conformance with River- side County Standards and approval of the City Engineer. 7. Signage shall be provided in accordance with signage plan to be the Design Review Board Process for final approval. 8. Traffic control provisions shall be provided as required by the Environmental Services. submitted to Director of 9. Elevations are approved as shown. 10. Final construction drawings, including grading, landscaping, irrigation, trash storage, storage and loading, fencing and screening, and parking lot lighting plans shall be submitted to the Design Review Board Process for approval. 11. Construction drawings shall include specific plans depicting the method of screening of all roof -top equipment. AGREEMENT I accept and agree, prior to use of this permit or approval, to comply with all the conditions set forth, and understand that the Department of Building and Safety will not issue a permit or allow occupancy o the use permitted until this signed confir- mation has been received by the Departs Ot of Environmental Services. (Date) Ajpplicant's Signature)