HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 335PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 335
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FIND-
INGS AND APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PRELIMI-
NARY DESIGN REVIEW TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF
5 COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES HAVING A TOTAL OF 32,400
SQ. FT. ON APPROXIMATELY 3.5 ACRES AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND HIGHWAY 74.
CASE NO. DP 02-78 and 72C
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert
did receive a verified application from ROBERT H. RICCIARDI requesting
approval of a Development Plan and preliminary Design Review on ap-
proximately 3.5 acres located in the P.C.(3), S.P. zone, and situated
at the southwest corner of Highway 111 and Highway 74 to allow for
the development of 5 commercial structures having a total of 32,400
sq. ft.; the property being more particularly described as:
APN 629-060-037
APN 629-060-038
WHEREAS, said applicant has complied with the requirements of
the "City of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolution
No. 77-7", in that the Director of Environmental Services has deter-
mined that the project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA due to
its location within the Redevelopment Area; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering
all testimony and argument, the Planning Commission did find the fol-
lowing facts and reasons to exist to justify the granting of approval
of said Development Plan:
1. Proposed development as amended by the conditions of ap-
proval will conform to the intent and purpose of the PC Zone District.
2. Proposed development as amended by the conditions of ap-
proval will conform to the adopted General Plan.
3. Proposed development as amended by the conditions of ap-
proval will conform to the Redevelopment Plan; and,
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 consti-
tute the findings of the Commission in this case.
2. Approval of the Development Plan and Preliminary Design
Review is granted to ROBERT H. RICCIARDI for reasons subject to the
attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
of Palm Desert Planning Commission held on this 28th day of February,
1978, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BERKEY, KELLY, READING, SNYDER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: KRYDER
ABSTAIN: NONE
GEORGE BERKEY, Chairman
ATTE.ST :
PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 335 Page Two
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NOS. DP 02-78 & 72C
Standard Conditions:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with
that as shown on plot plan marked Exhibit 'A-l' on file with the
Department of Environmental Services, Case No. DP 02-78, unless
otherwise amended by the following conditions.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of any
use contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall first obtain
permits and/or clearance from the following public agencies:
County Department of Public Health
Dir. of Public Works - City of Palm Desert
Palm Desert Design Review Board Process
City Fire Marshal - City of Palm Desert
Coachella Valley County Water District
Regional Water Quality Control Board #7
Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall
be presented to the Department of Building and Safety at the time
of issuance of a building permit for the use contemplated herewith.
3. A landscaping, grading, lighting, amenities, trash storage, walkway
layout, and irrigation plan shall be submitted through the Design
Review Process. The building permit when issued shall include the
grading, lighting, amenities, trash storage, walkways, and irriga-
tion systems. No final inspection shall be given by the Depart-
ment of Environmental Services to this project until the afore-
mentioned approved plans and construction shall have been completed.
4. Construction of the development permitted hereby shall be done as
a single project.
5. The sewerage disposal system shall be submitted to and approved by
the Coachella Valley County Water District prior to issuance of
a building permit.
6. Construction shall commence within one (1) year after final approval,
otherwise said approval shall become null and void and of no effect
whatsoever.
7. Prior to the issuance of any permits, the applicant shall agree in
writing to any conditions of approval.
8. The development of the property described herein shall be subject
to the restrictions and limitations set forth herein which are in
addition to all the requirements, limitations, and restrictions
of all municipal ordinances and State and Federal Statutes now in
force, or which hereafter may be in force.
9. The fire protection requirements as specified in the Fire Marshal's
memorandum, attached hereto, shall apply.
10. All new electrical distribution lines, telephone, cable antenna
television, and similar service wires or cables, which are adja-
cent to and provide service to the property being developed shall
be installed underground as a part of development from the nearest
existing pole not on the property being developed.
11. Any possible line -of -sight problems shall be resolved through the
Design Review Board process during their preliminary and final
review.
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 335 Page Three
Special Conditions:
1. Applicant shall develop and provide a preliminary sign program
for total project.
2. Landscaping shall be upgraded. The number, type, size and loca-
tion of trees are not approved. Such approval shall be granted
through the Design Review Board process.
3. Submitted elevations .are not approved and shall be resubmitted
through the Design Review process.
4. Landscaping shall be increased around all structures, particularly
Buildings A and B.
5. Any and all existing overhead utility distribution lines shall be
undergrounded pursuant to the provisions in the Municipal Code.
6. Applicant shall pay fees into the Palm Desert "Planned Local
Drainage Facilities Fund" in an amount to be determined by the
provisions of Ordinance No. 175.
7. Applicant shall make a cash contribution in the amount of $12,500
towards the future signalization of El Paseo and Highway 74.
8. Curbs, gutters and tie-in paving shall be installed on the perimeter
of this development.
9. Sidewalks shall be installed on El Paseo and Highways 111 and 74.
10. No ingress or egress shall be given to this parcel from Highway 74
or Highway 111.
11. Traffic safety lighting shall be installed as required by the
Director of Public Works.
12. Right-of-ways shall be dedicated as required by Caltrans.
13. The median modification on El Paseo shall be the responsibility of
the applicant and shall be subject to the approval of the Director
of Public Works.
14. The drainage of storm waters shall be handled in a manner acceptabl
to CalTrans and the Director of Public Works.
AGREEMENT
I accept and agree, prior to use of this permit or approval, to comply
with all the conditions set forth, and understand 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 Serviceds.
(Date) (Applicant's Signature)