HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1232PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1232
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
728 SQUARE FOOT GTE EQUIPMENT BUILDING AND A 260
SQUARE FOOT FUTURE EXPANSION LOCATED ON THE WEST
SIDE OF CORPORATE WAY, 120 FEET NORTH OF 42ND
AVENUE IN AN S.I. ZONE.
CASE NO: PP 87-18
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 2nd day of June 1987 hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider
the request of BERNARD LEUNG for the above mentioned project; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality
Act, Resolution No. 80-89", in that the director of community development has
determined that the project will have no possible environmental impact and is
exempt from further review; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testi-
mony and arguments, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said
commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify the
granting of said precise plan:
1. The design of the proposed remodel and expansion will significantly
improve the overall quality and economic potential of the subject
as well as adjacent properties, and will therefore not depreciate
property values, restrict the lawful use thereof nor will it present
a threat to the public health, safety or welfare.
2. The design of proposed remodel will improve the area's pedestrian
retail environment consistent with the policies of the Commercial
Core Specific Plan.
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 87-18 is hereby granted or reasons
subject to the attached contributions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1232
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 2nd day of June, 1987, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, LADLOW, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK & ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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ATTEST.
RAMON A. DIAZ, Secret
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1232
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 87-18
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 a portion of said project shall commence within one year
from the date of final approval unless a time extension 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 be 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
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. Applicant agrees to pay a future reasonable assessment for Cook Street
improvements including bridges at Interstate 10 and the Whitewater
Channel.
6. Payment of lizard mitigation fees required prior to issuance of grading
permit.
7. All future occupants of the building shall comply with parking
requirements of the ordinance.
8. Applicant to contribute to Art in Public Places account at time of
building permit issuance.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1232
City Fire Marshal:
1. Install a water system capable of delivering 3000 GPM fire flow from any
fire hydrant for a 3 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 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 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 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: "I
certify that the design of the water system in PP 87-18 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.
Oepartment of Public Works:
1. 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.
2. Complete improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted, as
required by ordinance, to the Director of Public Works for checking and
approval before construction of any improvements is commenced. The
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engineer shall submit "as -built" plans prior to the acceptance of the
improvements by the City.
3. 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.
4. Landscaping maintenance on Corporate Way shall be provided by the property
owner.
5. Complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted, as required
by ordinance, to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval
prior to fssuance of any permits.
6. 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.
7. Size, number and location of driveways to Public Works specifications
with only one driveway approach to be allowed to serve this property.
8. Any and all off -site improvements shall be preceded by the approval of
plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permits by the Department of
Public Works.
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