HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 0986PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 986 *
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT TO ALLOW AN
ADDITION OF A SERVICE STATION TO A COMMERCIAL
CENTER IN THE PC (2) ZONE.
CASE NO. DP 01-82 (Amendment 11)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 4th day of September, 1984, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a request
by CARVER MANAGEMENT CORP and MOBIL OIL CORP. for approval of an amendment
to a development plan to allow the addition of a gasoline service station to a commercial
shopping center on nine acres in the PC (2) (District Commercial Center) zone located at
the southeast corner of Monterey Avenue and Country Club Drive, more particularly
described as:
Lot 104, Tract 11791
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 has previously been reviewed and no further documentation is deemed
necessary.
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 amendment:
1. The design of the use will not substantially depreciate property values in the
vicinity.
2. The use will not unreasonably interfere with the use or enjoyment of
property in the vicinity by the occupants thereof for lawful purposes.
3. The use will not endanger the public peace, health, safety or general
welfare.
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 DP 01-82 (Amendment #1), AD3 01-82, and 164 C is hereby
granted for reasons subject to the attached conditions.
3. That this resolution supersedes Planning Commission No. 788.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 4th day of September, 1984, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, RICHARDS, WOOD, AND CRITES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE / a ,/) c`4 _,
BUFORD CRITES, Chairman
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A. DIAZ, Secretary
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*The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert did on the 19th day of February,
1985, approve a modification to condition #6, pertaining to noise mitigation.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 986
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. DP 01-82 (Amendment /I1)
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, architectural review
and building permit procedures.
3. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within one year from the
date of approval unless an extension of time is granted; otherwise said approval
shall become null and void and of no effect whatsoever.
4. 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:
Riverside County Department of Health
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Coachella Valley Water District
Evidence of said permits 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.
5. Major truck deliveries and trash pick-up for Market to be only between 8:00 a.m. to
9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday only.
Project to be redesigned so that outdoor noise levels do not exceed 70 dBA and
indoor levels do not exceed 45 CNEL, as measured at the residential units to the
south, with applicant to submit verified data by qualified noise engineer; revised
plan to be reviewed by the planning commission prior to submission of final
construction drawings. (February 19, 1985, modification at bottom)
7. All architecture of future buildings to be compatible with architectural commission
approval of plans.
8. Trash enclosures for each detached building to be provided; with design and
location to be approved by city and local trash company.
All public street and parking lot improvements shall be constructed as a part of the
phase that includes market; service station improvements to include full loop
driveway from Country Club Drive to Monterey Avenue.
10. All conditions of the architectural commission shall be met.
11. Detailed parking lot and building lighting plan shall be submitted to staff for
approval, subject to applicable lighting standards; plan to be prepared by qualified
lighting engineer.
12. Driving aisle south of building "D" to Sagewood Drive shall be increased to 24 feet
wide with no decrease in landscape planter width along south property line.
13. Parking space and aisles shall comply with Palm Desert Design Standards for off-
street parking facilities.
Modification: Lots 13 & 14 shall be provided with additional landscaping to satisfaction
of property owners and applicant. If within one year of opening of super market, noise
maximums are exceeded and owners of Lots 13 & 14 feel noise levels are unacceptable, walls
shall be provided by applicant and/or super market operator as recommended by Hilliard
Noise Study dated January 16, 1985, to satisfaction of the city.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 986
14. Eliminte parallel parking spaces since they are not permitted by Palm Desert
Design Standards for off-street parking faciities.
15. Three to 3.5 foot decorative wall and/or mounding shall be provided to sufficiently
screen parking lot area from streets.
* * 16. Setbacks for building "E" shall be increased to a minimum of 20 feet.
17. Aisle to south of market shall be gated for emergency access only.
18. Parking adjustment is allowed to a maximum of 10% of the required parking.
19. Market operator to submit letter indicating that he has read the conditions of
approval and will abide by same; letter to be submitted prior to issuance of building
permit.
20. Parking lot directional striping and safety signs to be provided; plan to be
submitted with final working drawings for approval.
21. Only delivery diesel trucks built after 1974 shall be used.
*22. Service station building to be setback 30 feet from Country Club Drive and
Monterey Avenue property lines per municipal code requirements.
*23. Stone wall that extends from building shall be stepped down to three feet in height
and extended to within 20 feet of each driveway.
*24. Planter adjacent to parking spaces between service station building and westerly
driveway on Country Club Drive shall be widened from 10 feet to 15 feet from
property line.
*25. Raised landscaped center median in westerly driveway on Country Club Drive shall
be provided as shown on originally approved site plan on file in the department of
environmental services.
*26. Repair and service work in service bays shall be limited to lubrication, brakes,
tires, batteries, oil change, and minor tune-ups with all work performed within
building.
*27. Service station signs shall comply with municipal code section 25.68.380 provided
state requirements for signage shall prevail where there is a conflict.
Department of Public Works:
**28. Combined bikeway/sidewalks next to curb shall be installed on Monterey Avenue
and Country Club Drive.
**29. Traffic safety striping on Monterey Avenue/Country Club Drive shall be provided
to the specifications of the director of public works. A traffic control plan must
be submitted to and approved by the director of public works before placing
pavement markings.
**30. Either installation of one half of median on Monterey Avenue and Country Club
Drive or payment of one half estimated median costs at the option of the director
of public works; medians to be installed by March 1, 1985.
31. No median breaks shall be permitted within 660 feet of the Monterey Avenue and
Country Club Drive intersection.
32. Grading plan shall be approved by the city engineer prior to issuance of a grading
permit.
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33. Signalization fund fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits.
34. 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 subdivider shall submit "as built" plans prior to
acceptance of the improvements by the city.
35. Landscaping maintenance on Monterey Avenue and Country Club Drive shall be
provided by the owner.
36. Existing utilities shall be undergrounded.
37. Sidewalks shall be installed on Sagewood Drive..
38. Drainage facilities shall be provided, per Ordinance No. 218, and the Master
Drainage Plan, to the specifications of the director of public works.
39. Additional storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by
the private engineer.
40. Size, number, and location of driveways to public works specifications.
Fire Marshal:
41. Install a water system capable of delivering 4000 GPM fire flow for a 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.
42. 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.
43. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the developer shall furnish the original and 2
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.
44. 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. DP 01-82 is in accordance with the requirements
prescribed by the fire marshal."
45. Prior to delivery of combustible materials to the building site, the required water
system shall be installed, operating, and delivering the required flow.
46. The market building shall be fully protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system.
47. Fire lanes shall be marked as per municipal code.
* Condition added by Amendment #1, September 4, 1984.
** Condition amended by Amendment #1, September 4, 1984.
*** Condition amended as minor change by Planning Commission February 19, 1985.
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