HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1194PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1194
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF
A 168 UNIT INN AND A FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT AND
GAS STATION WITHIN A 10 ACRES IN THE PC (4) S.P.
AND PR-5 N, S.P. ZONE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
HIGHWAY 111 AND DEEP CANYON ROAD.
CASE NO. PP 86-45
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 4th day of November, 1986. hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of THOMAS MiLLER for the above described project; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the Caiiforni,3 Environmental
Quality Act, Resolution No. 80--89," in that the director of community
development has determined that the project will not have a significant
environmental impact and a negative declaration is hereby certified; and
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 fo1 ows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the
findings of the commission in this case;
That approval of Precise Plan 86-45 is hereby granted for reasons
subject to the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1194
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm I'esert
Planning Commission, held on this 16th day of December, 1986, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK, AND ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE 7
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Secreta
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RICHARD ERWOOD, Chairman
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1194
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 86-45
Department of Community Development:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits
on file with the department of community development/planning, as modified
by the following conditions.
L. 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.
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 he in force.
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:
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Public Works Department
Palm Desert Water 8 Services 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. the hotel shall provide solid -core or steel doors equipped with dead bolt
locks, door viewers and latch guards.
6. The addressing of the rooms should use even numbers to the left and odd
numbers to the right to assist emergency vehicles in locating rooms.
7. Access to Highway 111 must be approved by Caltrans and City of Palm
Desert Public Works department.
H. The requested assurances from the developer by the Hidden Palms Homeowners
Association will become conditions of approval, and have been expressed
as follows:
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a. That there be no usable balconies on the north side of their property
facing toward Hidden Palms.
O. A 90 foot setback from the building line to the Hidden Palms wall
will be provided on the northern property line.
r_. That a minimum of two rows of existing date palms remain as a
barrier between the Hidden Palms wall and the proposed parking area.
d. That additional planting be done under the date palm barrier to a
height capable of softening the effect of only seeing the palm tree
trunks from Hidden Palms.
e. That they prefer tile to be used at the gas station building, rather
than metal.
f. That no obtrusive lighting be done on the north side to illuminate
the hot water building, parking area or- planned amenities.
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That the trash enclosure be moved from the northwest corner for
noise and odor consideration.
9. Handicap parking stalls shall be distributed appropriately throughout
entire site.
10. Detailed parking iot and building lighting plan shall be submitted to
staff for approval, subject to applicable lighting standards, plan to he
prepared by a qualified lighting engineer.
11. Three to 3.5 foot mounding shall be provided to sufficiently screen
parking lot areas from streets.
l2. lrash provisions shall be approved by applicable trash company and city
prior to issuance of building permit.
13. All roof -mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from all sides
with materials similar to building walls.
14. Project shall be subject to art in public places fee per Ordinance No.
473.
15. A parcel map filing shall create parcels to the satisfaction of the
director of community development.
16. The architecture of the future restaurant shall be compatible with the
hotel.
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17. All on -site utilities, including cable television, shall be placed
underground and shall be completely concealed from view except certain
appurtenances as may be approved by the director of community development.
18. Only delivery diesel trucks built after 1974 shall be used.
19. All conditions of the architectural commission shall he met.
20. The precise plan will contain and provide all items delineated in the
staff report dated December 16, 1986.
21. Decorative walls shall be compatible with adjacent developments.
22. Car wash may be operated only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
23. The car wash shall also be built so that the door on the north end of the
building shall be closed while the car wash is in operation.
24. The service station shall be redesigned to he more compatible with the
Residence Inn to reflect the concerns identified by the staff report
dated December 16, 1986.
25. The date paims on the site shall be maintained. In the event that a date
palm dies or requires removal, it shall be replaced by a tree approved by
city staff.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance,
shall be paid prior to grading permit issuance.
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. 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.
S. 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.
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6. 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.
7. Landscaping maintenance on Highway 111 and Deep Canyon Road shall be
provided by the property owner.
8. Existing utilities on Highway 111 and Deep Canyon Road shall be
undergrounded per each respective utility district's recommendation. If
determined to be unfeasible applicant shall agree to participate in any
future utility undergrounding district.
9. Traffic safety striping on Highway 111 and Deep Canyon Road 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.
10. Complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted, as required
by ordinance, to the director of public works for checking and approval
prior to issuance of any permits.
11. Dedication of 55/58 feet of right-of-way on Highway 111 and Deep Canyon
shall be done prior to issuance of any permits and approval of plans.
12. Installation of curb and gutter, matching paving and 8 foot meandering
sidewalk on Highway 111 and Deep Canyon Road.
13. 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.
14. Installation of one-half landscaped median in Highway 111 or cash payment
for one-half the cost of landscaped median at the option of the director
of public works.
15. Traffic analysis to the prepared for the project to address the specific
impacts on existing networks (street and intersections) and the proposed
mitigation measures recommended for approval by the city.
16. ize, 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 director of public works for checking and approval and be recorded
before issuance of any permits.
18. Any and all off -site improvements shall he preceded by the approval of
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plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permit(s) by the department
of public works.
19. A complete preliminary soils investigation, conducted by a registered
soils engineer, shall he submitted to and approved by the department of
public_ works prior to issuance of the grading permit.
20. Access to Highway 111 shall be restricted through raised median;, to
right turn ingress and egress and approved by Caltrans.
21. A secondary access, 24 feet wide, shall he provided on Deep Canyon Road
at the project's north boundary.
22. Applicant shall provide for bus turnout on Highway 111 to the satisfaction
of the director of public_ works and Sunline Transit Agency.
23. All improvements within the State right-of-way shall be constructed to
Caltrans standards.
24. Median islands at both project entrances as shown on the project site
plan shall be continuous and extend into driveways far enough to
preclude/minimize potential vehicle conflict.
25. If traffic conflicts develop, as determined by the director of public
works, at the most southerly driveway on Deep Canyon Road applicant shall
modify drive to restrict movements to right turn ingress/egress only.
26. Access driveways shall be a minimum of 24 feet For Highway 111 entry and
Deep Canyon exit, and 18 feet for Highway 111 exit and Deep Canyon entry.
27. Existing signal at Deep Canyon and Highway 111 shall be modified to the
satisfaction of both Caltrans and the City of Palm Desert.
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.
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.
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b. curbs shall be painted red 15 feet 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 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 ano
approved by the water company, with the following certification: "1
certify that. the design of the water system in Case No. PP 86-45 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 he necessary when the
applicant submits specific plans for consideration and approval.
7. All building over 5000 square feet require an approved fire sprinkler
system.
8. All three story buildings must have a fire marshal approved fire alarm
system.
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