HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1271PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1271
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW EXPANSION OF AN
EXISTING BUILDING AN ADDITIONAL 1,117 SQUARE
FEET.
CASE NO. PP 87-35
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 5th day of January, 1988, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of RICHARD R. OLIPHANT 8 ASSOCIATES; and
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 is a class 1 categorical exemption;
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 the 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 87-35 is hereby granted for reasons
subject to the attached conditions.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 5th day of January, 1988, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: LADLOW, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK, AND ERWOO,D
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: DOWNS
ABSTAIN: NONE / l- �j
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RICHARD ERWOOD, Chairman
ATTEST:
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RAMOP A. DIAZ, Secre4ar
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1271
CONDITIONS Of APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 87-35
Department of Community Development/Planning:
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.
2. 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 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
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. issue of a second driveway at the northeast corner of the parking lot
shall be contingent upon agreement between the applicantand staff or by
further planning commission action.
6. The handicapped parking stall shall be relocated to provide wheel chair
access by ramp directly to the building.
Public Works Department:
1. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance,
shall he 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.
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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 director of public works 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 he paid prior
to grading permit issuance.
6. Landscaping maintenance on Palm Desert Drive North shall be provided by
the property owner.
7. Complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted, as required
by ordinance, t.o the director of public works for checking and approval
prior to issuance of any permits.
8. installation of six foot wide sidewalk on Palm Desert Drive North.
9. Close unused driveway with full height curb and gutter.
10. Offsite improvement plans to be approved by the public works department
and a surety posted t.o guarantee the required offsite improvements prior
to grading permit issuance.
11. Any and all off -site improvements shall be preceded by the approval of
plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permit(s) by the department
of public works.
Fire Marshal:
1. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of providing a
potential fire flow of 1500 g.p.m. and the actual fire flow available
from any one hydrant connected to any given water main shall be 1500
g.p.m. for 2 hours duration at 20 p.s.i. residual operating pressure.
2. The required fire flow shall be available from a Super hydrant(s) (6" x
4" x 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"), located not less than 25' nor more than 165' from
any portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular
travel ways.
3. Provide written certification from the Coachella Valley Water District
that hydrants will he installed and will produce the required fire flow,
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or arrange field inspection by the Fire Department prior to request for
final inspection.
4. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
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