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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 182PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 182 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND GRANTING A 12- MONTH EXTENSION ON THE INITIATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY HOSPITAL ON PROPERTY GENER- ALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PALM DESERT DRIVE BETWEEN MONTEREY AND SAN MARCOS AVENUES. CASE NO. CUP 04-75 and CASE NO. 23C WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 25.39-4 of the Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission did on October 5, 1976, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the application of DR. P. ELDON PROCK, for a 12-month extension on the initiation of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a small animal veterinary hospital on property located in the C-1 Zone District 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 Procedures", in that the Director of Environ- mental 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, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert did find that this use is in conformance with the Redevelopment Plan for said City; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, the Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify the granting of a 12-month extension on the initiation of said Conditional Use Permit: 1. The proposed use is in conformance with the Palm Desert General Plan. 2. The proposed use is in the interests of the futherance of the public welfare, as it will result in the construction of an architecturally pleasing facility, capable of providing a needed service to the residents of the community, and there are no other veterinary hospitals in the City. 3. The proposed use will not be detrimental to other neighboring properties because it will be within a completely enclosed, sound -proofed building. 4. The property proposed for said use is most suitable in that it is within a commercial area of the City and is of sufficient size and shape to accommodate the proposed use. Resolution No. 182 5. The proposed use will not place an extreme demand upon utilities, municipal improvements, or services. 6. The applicant has placed substantial reliance on the previous approvals. 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 the Planning Commission does grant a 12-month extension for the initiation of CUP 04-75 and Case No. 23C, both of which will expire on August 28, 1977. 3. Subject to attached conditions. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of Palm Desert Planning Commission held on the 5th day of October, 1976, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BERKEY, KELLY, MILLS, WILSON NOES: NONE ABSENT: VAN DE MARK ABSTAIN: NONE WILSON ,/I,HA I RMAN ATTEST: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 182 OCTOBER 5, 1976 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 August 28, 1977, and is diligently pursued thereafter, 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 Commission. 4. All requirements of any law, ordinance, or regulation of the State of California, County of Riverside, City of Palm Desert, and any other applicable government 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 visibly marked outlining individual parking spaces and traffic flow. Said surfacing and marking shall be to City Standards and be completed prior to final inspection of the structure or structures by the Building Divi- sion. The surface shall be kept in a reasonable 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 conditions 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 neces- sary, 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. A non-combustible 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 grate. 12. Interior landscaping of parking areas shall be provided in a manner acceptable to the Design Review Board. Said minimum area of landscaping shall be equiva- lent 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. Planning Commission Resolution No. 182 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 City Fire Marshall so that no point of the building is more than 250 feet from a fire hydrant measured along street or other auto travelways. Fire hydrant shall not be located closer than 25 feet 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 City Fire Marshall. The computation shall be based upon a minimum of 20 PSI residual operating pressure in the street main from which the flow is measured 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 De- partment 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 Depart- ment 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 beyond 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, 1978, and at such times thereafter as may be deemed appropriate by a majority vote of the Commission. Notification of review deadline shall be the responsi- bility 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 Design Review Board is specifically requested to study these matters and make appropriate recommendations to the Planning Com- mission. 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 re- duced to 3.5 feet, ending at the easterly edge of the driveway off Palm Desert Drive. 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 building permit or allow occupancy on the use permitted until this signed confirmation has been received by the Department of Environmental Services. IDate) (Applicant's Signature) PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 182 OCTOBER 5, 1976 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. 23C 1. The development of this project shall conform substantially to all develop- ment plans submitted in behalf of this case (Exhibits A-F), 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 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 rights -of -way and adjoining properties by architecturally integrated means. 5. All service lines shall be placed underground. 6. Curb, gutter, sidewalk or approved pathways, curb cuts and tie-in paving shall be provided in conformance with City Standards. 7. Landscaping (with irrigation system) shall be provided as shown. 8. A non-combustible trash storage area shall be provided for as shown. 9. Lighting of parking areas and premises shall be submitted to the Department of Environmental Services for approval. 10. (a) Roof over proposed business sign shall be removed. Wall where sign is located shall be physically separate from rest of wall by moving forward. Sign shall be ground lit. 11. (b) Metal sign of caduceus and name plate shall be located together. Landscaping shall be provided below wall. Cream color letters. (c) Signs shall be approved by the Planning staff of the Department of Environmental Services prior to installation. 12. Elevations are approved as shown. 13. The rear door shall be metal and designed to reduce noise. 14. Two metal doors shall be added between rear area and the office. 15. Noise levels generated from the use shall not exceed 50 db(A) at the property line at all times. 16. This approval shall expire on August 28, 1977. 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 building permit or allow occupancy on the use permitted until this signed confirmation has been received by the Department of Environmental Services. (Date) (Applicant's Signature]