HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1211PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1211
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF
FOUR PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDINGS LOCATED ON
THE WEST SIDE OF MONTEREY AVENUE NORTH OF
ARBOLEDA AVENUE.
CASE NO. PP 87-5
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 7th day of April, 1987, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of MICHAEL HOMME for approval of a negative declaration
and precise plan of design to allow construction of four professional office
buildings in the O.P. S.P. zone (office professional) (change of zone pending)
on property located on the west side of Monterey Avenue, more particularly
described as:
APN 640-061-001, 002, 003, 004, and 005
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; 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 follows:
I. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the
findings of the commission in this case;
2. That approval of Precise Plan 87-5 is hereby granted for reasons
subject to the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1211
3. That a negative declaration of environmental impact is hereby
approved. rI
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 7th day of April, 1987, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS. LADLOW, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK, AND ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RAMC)N A. D I AZ, Secreta
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RICHARD ERWOOD, Chairman
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1211
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 87-5
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 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.
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:
Riverside County Department of Health
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Water and 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.
6. Detailed lighting plan in compliance with applicable lighting level
standards shall be submitted to the city for approval; lights to be
downshining box type with recessed light source and shields facing
residential area.
7. In lieu of undergrounding existing utility distribution lines on property
as a part of construction, the applicant shall record an agreement
guaranteeing that the property will voluntarily be a part of any
undergrounding district which is subsequently established by the city
including the property in question.
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8. Prior to issuance of building permit, applicant shall record easement for
access and circulation purposes; easement to permit common 24 foot wide
drive with property to north and permit traffic from north and south to
drive on site for access to Arboleda and the common access drive proposed
on the north side of APN 640-061-004.
9. Six foot high block wall shall be provided along rear property line; wall
to be constructed prior to start of construction of building.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance,
shall be paid prior to issuance of the grading permit.
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 Monterey 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 permits.
8. Offsit.e improvement plans to be approved by public works department and a
surety posted to guarantee the required offsite improvements prior to
grading permit issuance.
9. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifications
with only one driveway approach to be allowed to service this property.
10. Grading permit issuance shall be subject to the waiver of parcel map
first being approved and recorded.
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1l. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of
plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permits by the department of
public works.
12. A complete preliminary soils investigation, conducted by a registered
soils engineer, shall be submitted to and approved by the department of
public works prior to issuance of the grading permit.
13. Applicant shall secure reciprocal ingress and egress access easements for
lots 7, 8 and 9.
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.
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 and
approved by the water company, with the following certification: "I
certify that the design of the water system in Case No. PP 87-5 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.
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7. All buildings 5000 square feet require an approved fire sprinkler system.
8. Provide 50' radius turn around at end of rear parking area or drive thru
capabilities.
Planning Commission Condition:
1. Applicant shall grant an irrevocable offer of easement for access purposes
to the properties adjacent to the west to be exercised if and when the
properties to the west are approved and developed with office professional
uses. Said offer to he provided subject to the applicant obtaining a
reciprocal easement from the properties to the west.
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