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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: 4r's?_ RAMON A. DIAZ, Sec /dlg 2 / ' , D CRITES, Chairman mei 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. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1121 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 4 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1121 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. 5 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1121 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. 6