HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1059PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1059
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW EXPANSION
OF AN EXISTING CHURCH LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND
DEEP CANYON ROAD.
CASE NO. CUP 85-2
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 2nd day of July, 1985, hold a duly noticed public hearing for a request by the ROMAN
CATHOLIC BISHOP OF SAN BERNARDINO (SACRED HEART CHURCH) for approval of
a conditional use permit and negative declaration of environmental impact to allow
expansion (building and parking) of an existing church in the R-1 9000 (single family,
minimum 9000 square foot lot) zone on 5.9 acres located at the northwest corner of Fred
Waring Drive and Deep Canyon Road, more particularly described as:
A.P.N. 624-270-002
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
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.
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 85-2 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 2nd day of July, 1985, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, RICHARDS, AND ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: CRITES
ABSTAIN: WOOD
ATTEST:
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RICHARD ERWOOD, Vice Chairman
RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1059
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Case No. CUP 85-2
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 buildng 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. 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.
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 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.
6. In lieu of undergrounding existing utility distribution lines on or adjacent to
property as a part of construction, the applicant shall record an agreement prior to
issuance of building permit guaranteeing that the property will voluntarily be a
part of any undergrounding district which is subsequently established by the city
including the property in question.
7. Area shown on submitted site plan as overflow parking shall be provided with turf
block or equivalent for parking and recreation use.
8. Parking areas shall be screened from public street view through the use of 3 to 3.5
foot high wall, berming, and landscaping or any combination thereof.
9. All parking lot lighting shall be down shining recessed box type and shall meet city
requirements with lights adjacent to residential use a maximum 15 feet high with
other lights a maximum 20 feet high. Shields to be used on lights adjacent to
residential as required by city. All lighting plans to be approved by department of
environmental services.
10. Chain link fence along Fred Waring shall be removed and replaced with decorative
fence to the satisfaction of the city.
Department of Public Works:
1. Landscaping maintenance on Fred Waring Drive/Deep Canyon Road shall be
provided by the property owner.
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2. 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.
3. Installation of curb and gutter for removed driveways and all sidewalk needed on
Fred Waring Drive and Deep Canyon Road.
4. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifications with only one
new driveway approach to be allowed to serve this property.
City Fire Marshal:
1. Up -grade existing red 4" hydrant to Riverside County super fire hydrant.
2. Install NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system in new construction over 5000 square feet.
3. Additional fire protection requirements may be necessary when the applicant
submits specific plans for consideration and approval.
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