HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 782PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 782
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PRELIMINARY DESIGN
REVIEW CASE AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT
AND OPERATION OF AN OFFICE AND TRAINING
FACILITLY ON APPROXIMATELY 7.5 ACRES IN THE "P"
ZONE ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF COUNTRY
CLUB DRIVE AND SAGEWOOD DRIVE.
CASE NO. CUP 01-82 and 161 C
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 16th day of February, 1982, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a request by
FOUNDATION FOR THE RETARDED OF THE DESERT for approval of a Conditional Use
Permit, preliminary Design Review Case and Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact to allow development and operation of an 11,600 sq.ft. office and training facility
for the Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert, on approximately 7.5 acres in the "P"
(Public Institution) zone located on the southeast corner of Country Club Drive and
Sagewood Drive, approximately 1300 feet east of Monterey Avenue, more particularly
described as:
APN 621-190-079
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of
Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act,
Resolution No. 80-89", in that the Director of Environmental Services has determined that
the project will not have any 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, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Commission did find the
following facts and reasons to exist to justify the granting of said Conditional Use Permit:
1. The proposed location of the Conditional Use is in accord with the
objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and the purpose of the district in which
the site is located.
2. The proposed location of the Conditional Use and the conditions under which
it will be operated and maintained will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or general welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
3. The proposed Conditional Use will comply with each of the applicable
provisions of this title, except for approved variances or adjustments.
4. The proposed Conditional Use complies with the goals, objectives, and
policies of the City's adopted General Plan.
WHEREAS, the Design Review Board did on February 9, 1982, approve preliminary
plans for said project.
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 approval of Conditional Use Permit 01-82 and 161 C is hereby granted
for reasons subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 16th day of February, 1982, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: CRITES, MILLER, WOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: KRYDER, RICHARDS
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary
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PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION NO. 782
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. CUP 01-82 and 161 C
Department of Environmental Services:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with Exhibits on file
with the Department of Environmental Services, as modified by the following
conditions.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of any uses
contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall first complete all the procedural
requirements of the City which include, but are not limited to, Design Review and
building permit procedures.
3. The development of the property described herein shall be subject to the
restrictions and limitations set forth herein which are in addition to allow
Municipal Ordinances and State and Federal Statutes now in force, or which
hereafter may be in force.
4. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within one year from the
date of final approval unless an extension of time is granted; otherwise said
approval shall become null, void and of no effect whatsoever.
5. 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.
6. Detailed exterior lighting plan in compliance with applicable standards to be
submitted to the City for approval; lights to be down shining box type to minimize
glare.
7. There shall be no overnight use of the facility without prior approval of the
Planning Commission.
8. Six (6) foot high (on both sides) decorative block wall shall be provided along east
and west property lines adjacent to area of construction, to satisfaction of City.
9. Sidewalk to be 8 feet wide and meandering along Country Club Drive; public access
easement to be granted between property line and retaining wall to provide for
meandering of sidewalk.
Department of Public Works Conditions:
10. Installation of full street improvements on Country Club Drive and Sagewood
Drive.
11. Dedication of right of way to 55 feet from centerline on Country Club Drive and 30
feet from centerline on Sagewood Drive.
12. A joint use driveway and private easement shall be recorded for the proposed
driveway approach on Country Club Drive; should the applicant not be able to get
an easement from the owner of the land to the east, driveway shall be modified to
satisfaction of the City.
13. Driveway approach on Sagewood Drive shall align opposite the approach of
commercial development to the west.
14. Drainage facilities shall be provided per Ordinance No. 218 and the Master
Drainage Plan to the specifications of the Director of Public Works.
15. Full public improvements, including traffic safety lighting as required by ordinance
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and the Director of Public Works, shall be installed in accordance with City
standards.
16. Complete improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted as required by
ordinance to the City Engineer for checking and approval before construction of
any improvements is commenced. The applicant shall submit "as -built" plans prior
to acceptance of the subdivision improvements by the City.
City Fire Marshal Conditions:
17. Install a water system capable of delivering 3000 GPM fire flow for a two (2) 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.
18. Install Riverside County super fire hydrants so that no point of any building is more
than 200 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.
19. 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.
20. 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 No. CUP 01-82 is in accordance with the requirements
prescribed by the Fire Marshal."
21. Prior to delivery of combustible materials to the building site, the required water
system shall be installed, operating and delivering the required flow.
22. Submit plans for approval to the State Fire Marshal.
23. Building shall be protected by a fully automatic fire sprinkler system.
24. Building shall be protected by an automatic fire alarm system.
25. Additional fire protection requirements may be necessary when specific building
plans are submitted for approval.
Design Review Board Conditions:
26. All trees shall be properly staked.
27. Benderboard or other wood header shall be used to separate Oleanders from grass
areas.
28. Final construction drawings, including a final landscaping, grading, lighting,
amenities, trash storage, walkway layout, irrigation plans and 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 construction shall have been completed.
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