HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1162PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1162
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF
A CHURCH FACILITY ON THE EAST SIDE OF PORTOLA
AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 660 FEET NORTH OF COUNTRY
CLUB DRIVE.
CASE NO. PP 86-32
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 15th day of July, 1986, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of DESERT CITIES BAPTIST CHURCH for approval of a negative
declaration of environmental impact and a precise plan of design to allow
construction and operation of a church facility (and use of temporary modular
structure for church services) on five gross acres in the PR-5 zone (planned
residential, maximum five dwelling units per acre), located on the east side
of Portola Avenue, approximately 660 feet north of Country Club Drive, more
particularly described as:
APN 620-200-040
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 community
development has determined that the project would 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, 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 86-32 is hereby granted for reasons
subject to the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1162
3. That a negative declaration of environmental impact is hereby
approved.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 15th day of July, 1986, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, WOOD, AND CRITES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: ERWOOD AND RICHARDS
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE N0. PP 86-32
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. 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 24 months
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. 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.
5. If parking lot lighting is to be installed, detailed lighting plan in
compliance with applicable lighting level standards shall be submitted to
city for approval; lights to be downshining box type with recessed light
source with light standards a maximum of 20 feet high.
6. An approved trash enclosure shall be provided to satisfaction of city.
7. Thirty foot by sixty foot (30' x 60') modular structure may be used for
temporary church sanctuary and office. Adequate permanent parking and
landscaping shall be provided; construction of permanent sanctuary shall
begin within one year from operation of church with modular to be used
maximum of three years.
8. Twenty foot (20') aisle shall be provided adjacent and parallel to
Portola Avenue to connect driveways to satisfaction of city.
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9. Combination 3 to 3.5 foot high wall and shrubs shall be provided adjacent
to Portola Avenue to screen parking lot with hedge provided along north
and south boundaries of parking lot to satisfaction of city.
10. Six foot high block wall shall be provided with phase 1 along east
property line for extent of proposed construction.
11. Future construction in undeveloped area shall be approved by the planning
commission.
12. Prior to issuance of building permit, the applicant shall provide
mitigation measures in the form of fees of $600 per acre for the southern
2.5 acres for a Fringe -Toed Lizard (UMA INORNATA) habitat preserve. Fees
collected are to be placed in a fund to be used for acquisition of land
for a lizard preserve in the Coachella Valley.
13. Applicant shall pay fees per city ordinance to provide fire suppression
facilities; fees to be paid upon issuance of building permit.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage and slgnalizatton fund fees, as required by city ordinance,
shall be paid prior to grading permit issuance.
2. 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 grading permit issuance.
6. Landscaping maintenance on Portola Avenue shall be provided by the
property owner.
7. 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 permit.
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8. Dedication of five feet of right-of-way on Portola Avenue shall be done
prior to issuance of any permits and approval of plans.
9. installation of eight foot meandering sidewalk on Portola Avenue.
10. Offsite improvement plan to be approved by public works department and a
surety posted to guarantee the required offsite improvements prior to
grading permit issuance.
11. Installation of one-half landscaped median on Portola Avenue or cash
payment for one-half the cost of landscaped median at the option of the
director of public works. If it is determined to be unfeasible, city
shall refund the bond after a period of two years.
12. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifications
with only two driveway approaches to be allowed to serve this property.
13. A 30 foot wide easement for vehicular and utility purposes shall be
granted adjacent to entire north property line, with an irrevocable offer
to dedicate said 30 feet, to the satisfaction of the director of public
works.
14. All aforementioned conditions of the department of public works shall
apply to and be satisfied prior to the placement of the proposed modular
structure.
15. Applicant shall develop acceleration and deceleration lanes or equivalent
traffic measure as safe ingress/egress as approved by the department of
public works.
City 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
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 shall be painted red 15 feet in either direction from each
hydrant.
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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 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 86-32 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. Additional fire protection requirements may be necessary when the
applicant submits specific plans for consideration and approval.
7. All buildings over 5000 square feet require an approved fire sprinkler
system.
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