HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1001PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1001
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN AND NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO
ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF THREE INDUSTRIAL
BUILDINGS LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
ST. JAMES PLACE AND COOK STREET.
CASE NO. PP 84-38
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 16th day of October, 1984, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request
of CRS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION for approval of a negative declaration of
environmental impact and precise plan of design to allow construction of three industrial
buildings with 38,240 square feet in the S.I., S.P. (Service Industrial with a Scenic
Preservation overlay) on 2.34 acres located at the northeast corner of St. James Place and
Cook Street, more particularly described as:
APN 632-030-002
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 an adverse impact on the environment and a negative declaration
of environmental impact 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 precise plan of design:
1. The design of the precise plan will not substantially depreciate property
values in the vicinity.
2. The precise plan will not unreasonably interfere with the use or enjoyment
of property in the vicinity by the occupants thereof for lawful purposes.
3. The precise plan 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 Precise Plan 84-38 is hereby granted for reasons subject to
the attached conditions.
3. That a negative declaration of environmental impact is hereby approved.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 16th day of October, 1984, by the following vote, to
wit:
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AYES: DOWNS, RICHARDS, WOOD, AND CRITES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: ERWOOD l
ABSTAIN: NONE �/,
BQFO ~ GRIT S. Chairman
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1001
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PP 84-38
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. The development of the property described herein shall be subject to the
restrictions 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.
3. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within twelve months
from the date of final approval unless an extension of time is granted by the
planning commission; otherwise said approval shall become null, void and of no
effect whatsoever.
4. 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:
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
Riverside County Department of Health
City Fire Marshal
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.
5. If lights are to be used, detailed exterior parking lot lighting plan in compliance
with applicable standards to be submitted to the city prior to issuance of building
permits, for approval; lights to be down -shining box type to minimize glare.
6. Provide 3.5 foot high decorative masonry wall, berming and landscaping or
combination thereof, in front of parking lot areas and exposed to streets (except
driveways).
7. All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from all sides with
materials similar to building walls.
8. Trash provisions shall be approved by applicable trash company and city prior to
issuance of building permit.
9. Payment of Fringe -Toed Lizard habitate fee of $1,755.00 (i.e. 2.34 acres at $750
per acre).
10. Should the applicant decide to relocate the north driveway with the lot to the
north, the owners of each of the lots are required to formally grant to the other a
mutual access easement.
Department of Public Works:
11. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance, shall be paid
prior to building permit issuance.
12. Storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by the private
engineer that is approved by the department of public works.
13. Landscaping maintenance on St. James, Cook, and Boardwalk shall be provided by
the property owner(s).
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14. Complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted, as required by
ordinance, to the city engineer for checking and approval prior to issuance of any
permits.
15. Size, number and location of driveways to Public Works specifications with only a
maximum of three driveway approaches to be allowed to serve this property.
City Fire Marshal:
16. Install a water system capable of delivering 3000 GPM fire flow from any fire
hydrant for a 3 hour duration in addition to domestic 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. Fire flow
requirements will depend on built-in fire protection provisions of buildings.
17. 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. exterior surface of hydrant barrels and heads shall be painted chrome
yellow, and the tops and nozzle caps shall be painted green.
b. curbs shall be painted red 15 feet in either direction from each hydrant.
c. hydrants shall not be located closer than 25 feet to any building.
18. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the developer shall furnish the original and
three 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.
19. 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 PP 84-38 is in accordance with the requirements prescribed
by the Fire Marshal."
20. Prior to delivery of combustible materials to the building site, the required water
system shall be installed, operating and delivering the required flow.
21. Fire lanes will be required.
22. All buildings 12,000 square feet will require an approved fire suppression sprinkler
system.
23. Additional fire protection requirements may be necessary when the applicant
submits specific plans for consideration and approval.
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