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Home My WebLink AboutRes No 346PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 346 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FIND- INGS AND GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A 40-UNIT, CHURCH - RELATED RETIREMENT CENTER AND RELATED RECREATION STRUCTURE ON APPROXIMATELY 7.96 ACRES LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF DEEP CANYON, NORTH OF 44TH AVENUE. CASE NOS. CUP 02-78 & 112MF WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission did on March 28, 1978, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application of the CATHOLIC BISHOP OF SAN DIEGO for a Conditional Use Permit and Preliminary Design Review for construction and operation of a 40- unit, church -related retirement center and related recreation structure on approximately 7.96 acres within the R-1 9,000 (Single-family re- sidential, minimum 9,000 sq. ft. site area) zone, generally located on the west side of Deep Canyon, north of 44th Avenue, more particularly described as: APN 621-471-002 APN 621-471-017 WHEREAS, said application 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 will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment on March 13, 1978 and the appeal period has expired, 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 Conditional Use Permit: 1. The location of the project is in accord with the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and the purpose of the district in which the site is located. 2. The location of the proposed use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 3. The proposed use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. 4. The proposed use complies with the goals, objectives, and policies of the City's General Plan. 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 Conditional Use Permit is granted to the CATHOLIC BISHOP OF SAN DIEGO, solely for the purpose of construction and operation of a church -related retirement center and related recreation center. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission held on the 28th day of March, 1978, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BERKEY, KELLY, KRYDER, READING, SNYDER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE -a/�w ��- GEORGE BERKEY, Chaitman PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 346 Page Two CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NOS. CUP 02-78 & 112MF Standard Conditions: 1. The development of this project shall conform substantially to all plans submitted in behalf of this case (Exhibits A-F), and as revised according to the Design Review Board process and/ or 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 any other applicable government entity shall be complied with as part of the development process. 3. This approval is applicable, sujbect to the development of this project, commencing within one year from approval date and being promptly completed. 4. Construction plans shall be submitted for approval to the City Fire Marshal prior to issuance of building permits. All con- ditions shall be made a part of construction and no certificate of occupancy shall be issued until completed. 5. All utility service and distribution lines on or abutting the subject property, shall be placed underground prior to occupancy clearance. 6. 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 agencies: County Department of Public Health Palm Desert Design Review Board Process Palm Desert Community Services District Regional Water Quality Control Board #7 7. Plans and specifications shall conform to the City of Palm Desert standard specifications, development procedures and design criteria. Any modifications, thereof, shall require approval of the City Engineer. 8. Applicant shall pay fees into the Palm Desert Planned Local Drain- age Facilities Fund in an amount to be determined by the provisions of Ordinance No. 175. 9. _Applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Palm Desert Community Services District, per the attached letter from Mainiero, Smith and Associates, Inc., dated March 16, 1978. Special Conditions: 1. Street widths shall be a minimum of 32 feet curb face to curb face. 2. Safety street lighting shall be installed and approved by the Director of Public Works. 3. Drainage shall be engineered and approved by the Director of Public Works 4, A 10' sidewalk shall be provided along Deep Canyon with tree wells. In addition, a 2' strip between said sidewalk and masonry wall shall be provided for landscaping purposes. 5. Air conditioning units shall be located on the ground and the location shall be reviewed as a part of final construction drawing review. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. S46 Page Three Design Review Conditions: 1. Final construction drawings including a final landscaping, grading, lighting,trash storage, walkway layout, and irrigation plan in addition to a sign program shall be submitted to the Design Review Board. No final inspection or occupancy permit shall be given by the Department of Environmental Services to this project until the aforementioned approved plans and con- struction shall have been completed. 2. A detailed landscaping plan shall be submitted at time of submittal of final construction drawings. Said plan shall in- clude a variety of trees and clusters of palms throughout the project area. Shrub planting and/or vines shall be utilized along perimeter walls and walls of buildings. 3. Tree plantings along Deep Canyon shall be consistent with other projects in the area. 4. A six foot masonry wall shall be constructed along the perimeter of the project except for the south boundary and the southwest corner of the project where a wood fence already exists. 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 oc- cupancy on the use permitted until this signed confirmation has been received by the Department of Environmental Services. (Date) (Signature of Applicant) • Mainiero, Smith and Associates, Inc. Civil f. Environmental Engineering Professional Plaza • Suite 3 2225 East Tahquitz-McCallum Way, Palm Springs, California 92262 Telephone (714) 327-8544 March 16, 1978 Mr. Paul A. Williams Director of Environmental Services City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Mr. Williams: At the request of the Palm Desert Community Services District, we have reviewed the plans for the proposed 40-unit church -related Retirement Center Case No. CUP 02-78, and wish to make the following comments: 1. The District is willing and able to furnish water to the proposed development, however certain requirements will be imposed upon the developer. 2. The developer must comply with all current Palm Desert Community Services District ordinances. Attention is directed to Ordinance No. 13 which pertains to new development. 3. The developer may be required to extend the water main pipeline from a point approximately 650 feet west of Florine Avenue, along 44th Avenue to Deep Canyon Road, then north on Deep Canyon Road to the entrance of the pro- posed development. The developer may be required to pay for the cost of such extensions. 4. All water main pipelines required within the development including fire hydrants, calves, service pipelines and water meters shall be paid for by the developer. 5. An engineered water plan must be submitted to the District for approval. 6. The developer and/or the developer's engineer should contact the District for further details. We are planning to attend the development committee meeting on March 22, 1978. Also we request that a copy of the conditions of approval be sent to us. If you have any questions regarding the above, please feel free to contact us. RM/ic Very truly yo rs, IT MAINIERO, H AND ASSOCIATES, INC. cc: Mr. Stanley Sayles