HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1082PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1082
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
AN INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF HOVLEY LANE AND COOK STREET.
CASE NO. PP 85-23
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 17th day of September, 1985 hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request by TRIAD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY for approval of a precise
plan of design and negative declaration of environmental impact to allow
construction of an industrial complex with 62,634 square feet in the 5.1. S.P.
(service industrial with a scenic preservation overlay) on 3.6 acres located at
the southwest corner of Cook Street and Hovley Lane, more particularly
described as:
Lot 1, Parcel Map 17452
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 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 the 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 11 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 85-23 is hereby granted for reasons
subject to the attached conditions.
3. That a negative declaration of environmental impact is hereby certi-
fied.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert.
Planning Commission, held on this 17th day of September, 1985, by the following
vote to wit:
AYES: RICHARDS, WOOD, ERWOOD, DOWNS & CRITES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
BUFORD,�R ES, Chairman
ATTEST:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1082
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 85-23
Department of Community Development/Planning:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits
on file with the department of community development, 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 a time extension is granted, other-
wise said approval shall become null, void and of no effect whatsoever.
4. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any use contem-
plated 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 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 material 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 Preserve fee of $750. X 3.6 acres = $2700.
10. Applicant agrees to join an assessment district that would provide a
reasonable assessment for the construction of a bridge over the Whitewater
Channel and extension to Interstate 10 at Cook Street.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance,
shall be paid prior to building permit issuance.
2. Drainage facilities shall be provided, per Ordinance 218 and the Master
Drainage Plan, to the specifications of the director of public works.
3. Storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by the
private engineer that is approved by the department of public works.
4. 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.
5. Complete improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted, as
rquired 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 acceptance of the improvements by the
city.
6. All private streets shall be inspected by the engineering department and
a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to any permit issuance.
7. Landscaping maintenance on Cook Street, Hovley Lane and Eclectic Street
shall be provided by the property owner.
8. Existing utilities on Cook Street shall be undergrounded per each respec-
tive utility district's recommendation.
9. 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.
10. Installation of sidewalk on Hovley Lane and Eclectic Street.
11. Offsite improvement plans to be approved by public works department and a
surety posted to guarantee the required offsite improvements prior to
permit issuance.
12. Installation of one-half landscaped median on Hovley Lane and Cook Street
or cash payment for one-half the cost of landscape median at the option of
the director of public works.
13. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifications
with only 2 driveway approaches on Eclectic Street and Hovley Lane to be
allowed to serve this property. In addition, a right turn ingress and
right turn egress access driveway to Cook Street shall be permitted when
a median has been constructed on Cook Street.
City Fire Marshal:
1. 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 protec-
tion provisions of buildings.
2. 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 in either direction from each hydrant.
c. hydrants shall not be located closer than 25 feet to any building.
3. 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.
4. 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 85-23 is in accordance with the
requirements prescribed by the fire marshal".
5. Prior to delivery of combustible materials to the building site, the
required water system shall he installed, operating and delivering the
required flow.
6. Additional fire protection requirements may be necessary when the
applicant submits specific plans for consideration and approval.
7. All buildings over 5,000 square feet require an approved fire sprinkler
system.