HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1087PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1087
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF
A HOTEL AND SIX RESTAURANTS ON 8.8 ACRES ON LAND
BOUNDED BY HIGHWAY 111, FRED WARING DRIVE, AND
THE PALM VALLEY STORM CHANNEL.
CASE NO. PP 85-28
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 1st day of October, 1985, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of BIRTCHER-DUNHAM for approval of a negative declaration
of environmental impact and a precise plan of design to allow construction of
six restaurants and a 120 room hotel on 8.8 acres in the PC (4) (planned
resort commercial) zone on land bounded by Highway 111, Fred Waring Drive, and
the Palm Valley Storm Channel, more particularly described as:
APN 640-110-002
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental
Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89," in that the director of community
development 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, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be
heard, said planning commission did find the following facts and reasons to
exist to justify granting approval of said precise plan:
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 85-28 is hereby granted for reasons
subject to the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1087
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 1st day of October, 1985, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, RICHARDS, WOOD, AND CRITES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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RAMON A. DIAZ, Secr€tapV?
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BUFORD CRITES, Chairman
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1087
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE N0. PP 85-28
Department of Community Development:
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. Construction of the total development may be done in phases; however,
each individual phase shall meet or exceed all municipal code requirements
to the degree that the city could consider each phase as a single project.
3. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within two years
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. 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.
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:
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
Coachella Valley Water District
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.
6. All existing electrical distribution lines, telephone, cable antenna
television, and similar service wires or cables, which are adjacent to
the property being developed shall be installed underground, if
practicable, as a part of the development from the nearest existing pole
not on the property being developed.
7. Vehicular access and easement to service station shall be provided by
applicant to the satisfaction of the city.
8. Access to trash/service areas for restaurant shall be places so as not to
conflict with parking areas.
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9. All restaurants shall be compatible in architectural style to the hotel.
10. Sidewalks to be meandering with easement granted to city to permit them
on private property.
11. Turnout for vehicles shall be provided in front of hotel lobby.
12. Applicant agrees to participate in an assessment district that establishes
a reasonable amount for the expansion of the bridge at Highway 111 and
the Palm Valley Storm Channel.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees, as required by city ordinance, shall be paid prior to
recordation of the final map.
2. Drainage facilities shall be provided, per Ordinance No. 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. 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.
5. 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 submitted to the department of public works prior
to the project final.
6. Landscaping maintenance on Highway 111/Fred Waring Drive parking adjacent
to site shall be provided by the property owner.
7. Existing utilities on Highway 111 shall be undergrounded per each
respective utility district's recommendation.
8. Traffic safety signing and striping on Highway 111/Fred Waring 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.
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.
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10. Dedication of right-of-way on Highway 111 shall be done per Caltrans'
conditions of approval.
11. Installation of curb and gutter, matching paving and sidewalk on Fred
Waring Drive and Highway 111 per Caltrans' conditions and City of Palm
Desert requirements.
12. Waiver of access to Highway 111, except at approved locations, shall be
granted on the final map.
13. Offsite improvement plans to be approved by public works department and a
surety posted to guarantee the required offsite improvements prior to
both the recordation of the final map and permit issuance.
14. Installation of one-half landscaped median in Highway 111/Fred Waring
Drive or cash payment for one-half cost of landscaped median at the
option of the director of public works.
15. Traffic analysis to be prepared for the project to address the specific
impacts on existing networks (streets and intersections) and the proposed
mitigation measures recommended for approval by the city.
16. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifications
with only three driveway approaches to be allowed to serve this property.
17. Complete parcel map shall be submitted, as required by ordinance, to the
city engineer for checking and approval and be recorded before issuance
of certificate of occupancy by building department.
18. Any and all plans and permits requiring C.V.W.D. review and approval
shall first be obtained prior to any city permit issuance.
19. Signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance, shall be paid
prior to grading permit issuance.
20. 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.
21. Further study shall be undertaken to determine if driveway across Joshua
Road shall be relocated or have restricted turning movements prior to
issuance of any permits or recordation of parcel map.
Fire Marshal:
1. 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
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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.
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 surfaces of hydrant barrels and heads shall be painted
chrome yellow, and the tops and nozzle caps shall be painted green.
b. curbs (if installed) shall be painted red 15 feet in either direction
from each hydrant.
3. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the developer shall furnish the
original and two 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 Case No. PP 85-28 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 be installed, operating, and delivering the
required flow.
6. All buildings 5000 square feet and over require a fire sprinkler system.
7. Install a state fire marshal approved fire alarm system in hotel.
8. Install a Class I standpipe system in hotel.
9. Submit sprinkler and fire alarm plans to the fire marshal's office for
approval.
10. Sprinkler system and fire alarm system are to have a 24 hour central
monitor.
11. Additional fire protection requirements may be necessary when the
applicant submits specific plans for consideration and approval.
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