HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1121PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1121
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND
A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION
OF A 77 UNIT CONGREGATE LIVING SENIOR CITIZEN
RETIREMENT INN ON 2.91 ACRES LOCATED ON THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF CATALINA WAY AND SAN PASCUAL
AVENUE.
CASE NO. PP 85-39
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California
did on the l8th day of February continued from the 7th day of January 1986 and
the 3rd day of December, 1985, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a
request by SANBORN AND RYLEE for approval of a precise plan and negative
declaration of environmental impact to allow construction of a 77 unit
congregate living senior citizen retirement inn on 2.91 acres located on the
northeast corner of Catalina Way and San Pascual Avenue.
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Procedures for Implementation of the California Environmental
Quality Act. Resolution No. 80-89", in that the director of environmental
services has determined that the project will not have a significant impact on
the environment and a negative declaration 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 to exist to
justify their actions:
I. The proposed use and its design are consistent with the R-2, Senior
Overlay and Scenic Preservation Zoning Ordinance and the Palma
Village Specific Plan and Housing Element of the General Plan.
2. The site planning and architecture of the proposed proiect will
create an essentially residential environment compatible with
adjacent single family uses. The project will therefore not depre-
ciate adjacent property value nor will it present a threat to the
public health, safety or 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. Precise Plan 85-39 on file in the department of community development
is hereby approved subject to attached conditions.
3. A negative declaration of environmental impact is hereby approved.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1121
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 4th day of March, 1986 by the following
vote, to wit: -- _
AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, WOOD & CRITES
NOES: RICHARDS
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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RAMON A. DIAZ, Sec
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D CRITES, Chairman
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1121
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 85-39
Department of Community Development:
1. This approval shall be contingent upon submission and approval by Planning
Commission of a rental control plan per requirement of Senior Overlay
zone.
2. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits
on file with the department of community development. as modified by the
following conditions.
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 shalt 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. Trash provisions shall be approved by applicable trash company and city
prior to issuance of building permit.
7. The minimum age for project occupant shall be 62.
8. Proiect sponsor must post a maintenance bond, letter of credit or cash
deposit for the life of the project equivalent to 25% of the annual
maintenance budget for the project, plus reserves for major repair and
replacement.
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Public Works Department:
1. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance,
shall be paid prior to grading permit issuance.
Storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by the
private engineer that is approved by the department of public works.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. All private driveways and parking lots shall be inspected by the
engineering department and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior
to any permit issuance.
6. Landscaping maintenance on Catalina Way and San Pascual Avenue shall be
provided by the property owner.
1. Existing utilities along northern and eastern property line shall be
undergrounded per each respective utility district's recommendation.
8. 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.
9. Dedication of five feet of right-of-way on Catalina Way and San Pascual
Avenue shall be done prior to issuance of any permits and approval of
plans.
10. Installation of a 6 foot curbside walk on Catalina Way and San Pascual
Avenue.
1I. Offsite improvement plans to be approved by public works department and a
surety posted to guarantee the required offsite improvements prior to
grading permit issuance.
12. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifications
with only 3 driveway approaches to be allowed to serve this property.
13. Hydrology report for designated retention areas to be submitted to the
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public works department For review and approval prior to the issuance of
any permits.
City Fire Marshal:
1. Install a water system capable of delivering 3000 GPM fire flow from any
fire hydrant for a 2 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 250 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: "1 certify
that the design of the water system in PP 85-39 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. All buildings over 5,000 square feet require an approved fire sprinkler
system.
7. All roadways are to have a 40 foot turning radius.
8. Install State Fire Marshal approved hood and duct fire protection system
over cooking line in kitchen.
9. Install fire alarm system per NFPA 72 standards.
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10. Install Class I standpipes in location to be determined by Fire Marshal.
11. Install panic hardware per 1982 U.B.C.
12. Additional fire protection requirements may he necessary when the
applicant submits specific plans for consideration and approval.
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