HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1034PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1034
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A CHURCH
FACILITY ON THE EAST SIDE OF PORTOLA AVENUE,
APPROXIMATELY 700 FEET NORTH OF COUNTRY
CLUB DRIVE.
CASE NO. PP 85-3
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 2nd day of April, 1985, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of
the DESERT CITIES BAPTIST CHURCH for approval of a negative declaration of
environmental impact and a precise plan of design to allow construction and operation of
a church facility (and use of temporary modular structure for church services) on five
gross acres in the PR-5 zone (planned residential, maximum five dwelling units per acre),
located on the east side of Portola Avenue, approximately 700 feet north of Country Club
Drive, more particularly described as:
APN 620-200-007
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 would not have an 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 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 85-3 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 2nd day of April, 1985, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: ERWOOD, RICHARDS, AND CRITES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: DOWNS AND WOOD
ABSTAIN: NONE
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1034
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Case No. PP 85-3
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 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.
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:
Riverside County Department of Health
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
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.
5. If parking lot lighting is to be installed, detailed lighting plan in compliance with Nor
applicable lighting level standards shall be submitted to city for approval; lights to
be downshining box type with recessed light source with light standards a maximum
of 20 feet high.
6. An approved trash enclosure shall be provided to satisfaction of city.
7. Thirty foot by sixty foot (30' x 60') modular structure may be used for temporary
church sanctuary and office. Adequate permanent parking and landscaping shall be
provided; construction of permanent sanctuary shall begin within one year from
operation of church with modular to be used maximum of three years.
8. Twenty foot (20') aisle shall be provided adjacent and parallel to Portola Avenue to
connect driveways to satisfaction of city.
9. Combination 3 to 3.5 foot high wall and shrubs shall be provided adjacent to
Portola Avenue to screen parking lot; with hedge provided along north and south
boundaries of parking lot to satisfaction of city.
10. Six foot high block wall shall be provided with phase I along east property line for
extent of proposed construction.
11. Future construction in undeveloped area shall be approved by the planning
commission.
12. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide mitigation mil
measures in the form of fees of $750 per acre for the southern 2.5 acres for a
Fringe -Toed Lizard (UMA INORNATA) habitat preserve. Any fees collected are to
be placed in a fund to be used for acquisition of land for a lizard preserve in the
Coachella Valley.
13. Applicant shall pay fees per city ordinance to provide fire suppression facilities;
fees to be paid upon issuance of building permit.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1034
Department of Public Works:
14. Drainage and signalization fund fees,
prior to building permit issuance.
15. Landscaping maintenance on Portola
owners.
as required by city ordinance, shall be paid
Avenue shall be provided by the property
16. Size, number, and location of driveways to public works specifications with only
two driveway approaches to be allowed to serve this property.
17. Offsite improvement plans to be approved by public works department and a surety
posted to guarantee the required offsite improvements prior to permit issuance.
18. Storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by the private
engineer that is approved by the department of public works.
19. Full public improvements, including traffic safety lighting, as required by
ordinance and the director of public works, shall be installed in accordance with
city standards.
20. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by the
respective service districts with "as -built" plans submitted to the department of
public works prior to the project final.
21. 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 engineer shall submit "as -built" plans prior
to the acceptance of the improvements by the city.
22. 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.
23. Dedication of 50 feet of right-of-way on Portola Avenue shall be done prior to
issuance of any permits and approval of plans.
24. Installation of curb and gutter, matching paving and sidewalk on Portola Avenue.
25. A 30 foot wide easement for vehicular and utility purposes shall be granted
adjacent to entire south property line, with an irrevocable offer to dedicate said 30
feet, to the satisfaction of the director of public works.
City Fire Marshal:
26. Install a water system capable of delivering 3000 GPM fire flow from any fire
hydrant for a three 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.
27. 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.
28. 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.
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29. 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 85-3 is in accordance with the requirements prescribed
by the fire marshal."
30. Prior to delivery of combustible materials to the building site, the required water
system shall be installed, operating and delivering the required flow.
31. Additional fire protection requirements may be necessary when the applicant twit
submits specific plans for consideration and approval.
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