HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1282PLANNING COM USSION RESOLUTION ND. 1282
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING C WISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND
PRECISE PLAN FOR A 21,200 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL
BUILDING LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EL PASEO,
BETWEEN SAGE LANE AND HIGHWAY 74.
CASE NO. PP 88-2
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 1st day of March, 1988, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider a request by MARVIN-DAVID INVESTMENTS for approval of a negative
declaration of environmental impact and precise plan for a 21,200 square foot
retail building located on the north side of El Paseo, between Sage Lane and
Highway 74; 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 ccimiu dty
development has determined that the project will not have an adverse impact on
the environment and a negative declaration 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 proposed use and design of the project is consistent with the
standard goals and objectives of the general commercial zone, the
Commercial Core Area Specific Plan and Palm Desert General Plan.
2. The project will significantly benefit adjacent properties through
the elimination of an existing pedestrian dead zone and creation of
retail pedestrian continuity interest.
3. The project will therefore not depreciate values, restrict the lawful
use of adjacent properties or threaten the public 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 a negative declaration of environmental impact Exhibit "A" and
Precise Plan 88-2 on file in the department of community
development/planning is hereby approved, subject to conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1282
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 15th day of March, 1988, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Dc NS, WHITLOC , RICHARDS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: ERWOOD, LADLOW
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ,
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Vice Chairman
PLANNIN3 CCNVISSION RESOLUTION Na. 1282
CCNDITICNS OF APPROVAL
CASE ND. PP 88-2
Department of Cbnnmity 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. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of any uses
contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall first complete all the
procedural requirements of the city which include, but are not limited to,
architectural commission and building permit procedures.
3. 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.
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 stated 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 Property Owner's Association
6. That prior to issuance of building permit the owner (developer) provide
the city with evidence that he has paid the required school mitigation
fee.
7. Applicant shall execute and record mutual access agreements with owners of
adjacent parking lots.
8. Applicant shall agree to participate in a future parking assessment
district designed to increase efficiency of circulation and maintenance of
the Sage/Highway 74 block parking lot.
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9. One parking space adjacent to rear of building shall be designated for
loading purposes only. �+
10. Applicant shall work with west adjacent property owner to eliminate gap
between buildings.
11. The roof hatch areas shall be equipped with steel hatches and inside
locking devices to prevent forcible entry.
12. Applicant and representatives from the El Paseo Merchants Association
shall meet within the next 15 days and if alterations are made they will
be immediately referred to the architectural camtission for review.
Architectural designs shall be part and parcel of the approval.
Department of Public Wanks:
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code and Palm Desert Ordinance No. 507, shall be paid prior to
grading permit issuance.
2. Storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study
prepared by a civil engineer that is reviewed and approved by the
department of public works.
3. Full public improvements, as required by sections 26.44 and 26.40 of the
Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be installed in accordance with
applicable city standards.
4. As required under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.28, and in
accordance with sections 26.40 and 26.44, complete improvement plans and
specifications shall be submitted to the director of public works for
checking and approval before construction of any improvements is
commenced. Offsite improvement plans to be approved by public works
department and a surety posted to guarantee the installation of required
offsite improvements prior to grading permit issuance. Such offsite
improvements shall include concrete sidewalk in an appropriate size and
configuration. "As -built" plans shall be submitted to, and approved by,
the director of public works prior to the acceptance of the improvements
by the city.
5. Landscaping maintenance on El Paseo shall be provided by the property
owner.
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. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.44, complete
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grading plans and specifications shall be submitted to the director of
public works for checking and approval prior to issuance of any permits.
8. Grading permit issuance shall be subject to the waiver of parcel map first
being approved and recorded, as provided for in section 26.34 of the Palm
Desert Municipal Code.
9. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of
plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permit(s) by the department
of public works.
10. 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 the issuance of grading permit.
Fire Marshal:
1. The fire department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel
or construction of all ccomercial buildings per Uniform Fire Code Section
10.301C.
2. Provide, or show there exists a water system capable of providing a
potential fire flow of 3000 gpm and the actual fire flow available from
one hydrant connected to any given water main shall be 1500 gpm for 3
hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure.
3. Provide written certification from the CVWD that hydrant(s) will be
installed and will produce the required fire flow, and arrange field
inspection by the fire department prior to request for final inspection.
4. A combination of on -site Super fire hydrants, (6" x4" x 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"),
will be required, located not less than 25' or more than 165' from any
portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular
travelways. The required fire flow shall be available from any 2 adjacent
hydrant(s) in the system.
5. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. The post indicator
valve and fire department connection shall be located to the front, not
less than 25' from the building and within 50' of an approved hydrant.
6. Install a fire alarm (waterflow) as required by the Uniform Building Code,
3803, for sprinkler system.
7. Install tamper alarm on supply valve for sprinkler systems.
8. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes.
9. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
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EXEIIBIT "A"
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California
Administrative Code.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NO: PP 88-2
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: Marvin -David Investments
2901 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: 21,200 square foot retail commercial building to
be constructed on the north side of El Paseo between Sage Lane and Highway 74.
The Director of the Department of Community unity Development, City of Palm Desert,
California, has found that the described project will not have a significant
effect on the environment. A copy of the Initial Study has been attached to
document the reasons in support of this finding. Mitigation measures, if any,
included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects, may also be
found attached.
RAMON A. DIAZ (/ DATE
DIRECIOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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