HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 647PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 647
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A 49 UNIT MOTEL AND ATHLETIC CLUB LOCATED 900 FEET EAST OF
HIGHWAY 111, BETWEEN PARK VIEW DRIVE AND CACTUS DRIVE.
CASE NO. DP 10-80
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 30th day of September, 1980, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and
continued Public Hearing on October 15, 1980, to consider a request by ROBERT R.
MCLACHLAN for approval of a Development Plan to allow construction of a 49 unit
motel and associated 30,000 sq.ft. athletic club on 3.92 acres within the PC (4), S.P.
(Resort Commercial, Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone generally located 900 feet east
of Hwy 111, between Park View Drive and Cactus Drive, more particularly described as:
APN 621-312-015 through 019
APN 621-312-024 through 029
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of
Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolu-
tion No. 80-89", in that the Director of Environmental Services has determined that
the project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and a
Negative Declaration has been prepared.
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning
Commission did find the following facts to justify their actions, as described below:
a. The proposed project generally conforms to the intent and purpose
of the PC (4) Zone District.
b. The proposed project is adequately suited for the specific site and
is compatible with existing and proposed development in the area.
c. The proposed project will not be detrimental to the health, safety
and general welfare of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert, California, 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 hereby approve Conceptual Development
Plan No. 10-80, subject to those conditions attached hereto.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 15th day of October, 1980, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: BERKEY, RICHARDS, MILLER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: KRYDER
ABSTAIN: MCLACHLAN
CHARL MIL ER, Chairman
ATTEST:
STAN SAWA, Acting Secretary
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STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. DP 10-80
1. The development of the property shall conform with Exhibit A (Case No. DP 10-80)
on file with the Department of Environmental Services, as modified by the
following conditions and as superceded by subsequent revisions to the site plan.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of any uses con-
templated by this approval, the applicant shall first complete all the procedural
requirements of the City which includes, but not limited to, Design Review,
Subdivision process and building permit procedures.
3. Construction of the total development shall be done in one phase.
4. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within one year from
the date of final approval; otherwise, said approval shall become null, void
and of no effect whatsoever.
5. The development of the property described herein shall be subject to the restric-
tions and limitations set forth herein which are in addition to all municipal
ordinances and State and Federal Statutes now in force, or which hereafter may
be in force.
6. All existing electrical distribution lines, telephone, cable antenna television,
and similar service wires or cables, which are adjacent 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.
7. All requirements of the City Fire Marshal shall be met as part of the development
of this project per attached letter dated September 11, 1980.
8. Construction plans shall be submitted for approval to the City Fire Marshal
prior to issuance of building permits. All conditions shall be made a part of
construction and no certificate of occupancy shall be issued until completed.
9. Traffic control provisions and safety street lighting shall be provided as
required by the Director of Public Works.
10. Curb, gutter, sidewalk or approved pathways, and tie-in paving and drainage shall
be provided in conformance with City Standards and/or as required by the Director
of Public Works.
11. Prior to 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:
Riverside County Department of Health
Palm Desert Design Review Board Process
City Fire Marshal
Coachella Valley Water District
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.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. No building permits to be issued until vacation of Cholla Drive is approved and
finalized.
2. Prior to issuance of a building/grading permit, a final map shall be recorded
consolidating the existing lots into two lots as proposed by this project.
3. Restaurant in athletic club to be "private" (not open to general public) and
limited to juice bar/sandwich type of operation.
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4. Impact of athletic club on existing residences to east to be studied by
Design Review Board to insure compatibility with adjacent residences.
5. Parking lot lights not to exceed ten feet in height per Municipal Code require-
ments and be down shining and shielded to eliminate glare to adjacent properties
and public right-of-ways.
6. Right-of-way dedication and street improvement to provide 44 foot half street
on Park View Drive per Department of Public Works requirements.
7. 25 foot half street improvements shall be provided on Cactus Drive per
Department of Public Works requirements.
8. Access to Cactus Drive be for "emergency" vehicles only and provided with
approved barrier.
9. Hereby authorized as a part of this Development Plan approval are the exceptions
as listed in the following:
a. Minimum building setback of 20 feet for south property line of resort
motel is approved with minimum 10 feet (average over 20 feet).
b. Minimum development site of 3.92 acres gross.
10. Motel use to be limited to temporary or overnight accomodations for guests only
and not for permanent occupancy, with the exception of manager's unit.
11. Applicant to dedicate land to provide additional facilities for orderly
expansion of East Magnesia Canyon Stormwater Channel as required by the
Coachella Valley Water District.
12. Easements to be recorded prior to issuance of any building or grading permits
to provide for common parking, circulation, and access between the two proposed
parcels.
13. Increase setback between Athletic Club and east property line from 45 feet
to 46 feet.
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DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PROTECTION
IN COOPERATION WITH THE.
CALiFORNIA DIVISION OF FORESTRY
DAVID L. FLAKE.
COUNTY FIRE WARCE-
September 11, 1980
Murrel Crump
Principal Planner
City of Palm Desert
45-275 Prickly Pear Lane
Palm Desert, Ca. 92260
,. 801,1 248
210 'WEST SFREET
RERRIS, CAE..URNIA 92370
TELEPHONE T2 4) 657-3183
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Reference: Case No. DP 10-80
Gentlemen:
Prior to construction of any of the proposed buildings, the following conditions
must be met:
1. Install a water system capable of delivering 4000 GPM fire flow for a four (4)
hour duration in addition to domestic or other supply. The computation shall
be based upon a minimum of 20 psi residual operating pressure in the supply
main from which the flow is measured at the time of measurement.
2. Install Riverside County super fire hydrants so that no point of any building
is more than 150 feet from a fire hydrant measured along approved vehicular
travel ways.
A. Hydrants shall not be located closer than 25 feet to any building.
B. Exterior surfaces of hydrant barrels and heads shall be painted chrome
yellow, and the tops and nozzle caps shall be painted green.
C. Curbs (if installed), shall be painted red 15 feet in either direction from
each hydrant.
3. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the developer shall furnish the original
and three (3) copies of the water system plan to the Fire Marshal for review.
Upon approval, one copy will be sent to the Building Department, and the original
will be returned to the developer.
4. The water system plan shall be signed by a registered civil engineer, and approved
by the water company, with the following certification: "I certify that the
design of the water system in Case Number DP 10-80 is in accordance with the
requirements prescribed by the Fire Marshal."
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DP 10-80, cont.
5. Prior to delivery of combustible materials to the building site, the required
water system shall be installed, operating and delivering the required flow.
6. All buildings to be protected with automatic sprinklers.
Very truly yours,
David L. Flake
Fire Chief
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Eric L. Vogt
Fire Marshal
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CC: Jim Zimmerman
Coachella Valley Water District