HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1285PLANNING COMNIISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1285
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING C OMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND
PRECISE PLAN FOR A 15,450 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL
BUILDING LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EL
PASEO AND SAGE LANE.
CASE NO. PP 88-3
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 19th day of April, 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 15,450 square foot
retail building located on the southwest Corner of El Paseo and Sage Lane; 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 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, and complete the rear parking
access between Sage Lane and Ocotillo.
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 LLue 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 88-3 on file in the department of community
development/planning is hereby approved, subject to conditions.
PLANNINU COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1285
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 19th day of April, 1988, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: WHITLOCK, ERWOOD
NOES: LADLOW
ABSENT: DOWNS, RIC ARDS
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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RIC ARD ERWOOD, Chairman
PLANNING °O IISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1285
OCNDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 88-2
Department of Com un1ty 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. The roof hatch areas shall be equipped with steel hatches and inside
locking devices to prevent forcible entry.
9. Use of tile pavers surrounding the structure from curb to building face
excluding landscaped areas.
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10. A trellis -like white wash beam roof visible substantially from the north
and south elevations. .,r
11. Store front windows angled horizontally 12 inches to normal.
12. Pillars to be of 36 inch diameter carved stone.
13. Final review and approval of colors.
14. Twelve foot high window height for front (north) elevation.
15. Landscape and other materials as per color rendering of April 15, 1988.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance, shall
be 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.
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 cccmmenced. 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 El Paseo and Sage Lane shall be provided by the
property owner.
7. 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.
8. Installation of minimum eight -foot wide sidewalk on El Paseo and Sage
Lane.
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9. 0ffsite improvement plans to be approved by public works department and a
surety posted to guarantee the required offsite improvements prior to
grading permit issuance.
10. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifications with
only two driveway approaches to be allowed to serve this property.
11. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of
plans and the issuance of valid eneLvacb ment permit(s) 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 from
the owner(s) of lot four to the west prior to issuance of a grading
permit.
Fire Marshal:
1. The fire department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel
or construction of all ccimiercial 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 gpn and the actual fire flow available fLun
any one hydrant connected to any given water main shall be 1500 gpn for 2
hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure.
3. A fire flow of 3000 gpm for a 3 hour duration at 20 psi residual operating
pressure must be available before any combustible material is placed on
the job site.
4. 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
travelways. Hydrants installed below 3000' elevation shall be of the "wet
barrel" type.
5. Provide written certification from the CVWD that hydrant(s) will be
installed and will produce the required fire flow, or arrange field
inspection by the fire department prior to request for final inspection.
6. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
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7. Prior to the application for a building permit, the developer shall
furnish the original and two copies of the water system plan to the county
fire department for review. No building permit shall be issued until the
water system plan has been approved by the county fire chief. Upon
approval, the original will be returned. One copy will be sent to the
responsible inspecting authority.
8. Plans shall conform to fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the
system shall meet the fire flow requirements. Plans shall be signed by a
registered civil engineer and may be signed by the local water company
with the following certification: "I certify that the design of the water
system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside
County Fire Department."
9. 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.
10. Install a fire alarm (waterflow) as required by the Uniform Building Code,
3803, for sprinkler system.
11. Install tamper alarm on supply valve for sprinkler systems.
12. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes.
13. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not less ..r
than 2A10BC in rating.
14. All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should be referred
to the fire department fire protection/inspection staff.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1285
EXHIBIT "A"
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California
Administrative Code.
CAE NO: PP 88-3
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
DATIVE DECLARATION
Marvin -David Investments
2901 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: 15,450 square foot retail commercial building to
be constructed on the southwest corner of El Paseo and Sage Lane.
The Director of the Department of Community 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.
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RAMON A. DIAZ DATE
DIRECTOR OF CCFMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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