HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1295PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1295
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, CHANGE OF
ZONE FROM R-3 TO O.P., PRECISE PLAN AND PARCEL MAP FOR A
24,000 SQUARE FOOT MEDICAL BUILDING LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND SAN PABLO
AVENUE.
CASE NO'S. GPA 88-1, C/Z 88-4, PP 88-9, PM 23770
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 5th day of July, 1988 hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a request by
LEVI H. LEHV, M.D. for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact,
General Plan Amendment, Change of Zone from R-3 (high density residential) to O.P.
(office professional), Precise Plan and Parcel Map for a 24,000 square foot medical
building located at the southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue.
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm
Desert Procedures 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 a significant impact on the environment and a negative
declaration has been prepared.
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments of all interested persons desiring to be heard said planning commission did
find the following facts to exist to justify their actions.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND CHANGE OF ZONE
1. The proposed medical office use is compatible with other existing and
approved uses in the area.
2. The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the Palma Village Specific
Plan to provide for uses which are both compatible with high traffic volumes
on Fred Waring Drive and adjacent residential uses.
3. The proposed zoning is consistent with the General Plan as amended.
PRECISE PLAN
1. The design of the precise plan complies with standards of the office
professional zone.
2. The proposed use and the design of the site plan are compatible with
adjacent uses and will therefore not depreciate adjacent property values,
restrict the lawful use thereof nor will it present a threat to the public
health, safety or general welfare.
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PARCEL MAP
1. The parcel map is consistent and implements the requirements of the City of
Palm Desert Subdivision Ordinance, State Map Act and conditions of approval
of the Precise Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Desert, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings
of the commission in this case.
2. That the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Exhibit "A", GPA 88-1
Exhibit "B", C/Z 88-4 Exhibit "C", PP 88-9 and PM 23770 Exhibits "D" and "E"
on file in the Department of Community Development are hereby recommended to
the City Council for approval subject to attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 5th day of July, 1988 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, LADLOW, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK, ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Sec/etary
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CHARD ERWOOD,
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1295
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 88-9
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
Riverside County Department of Health
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.
5. Trash provisions shall be approved by applicable trash company and city prior to
issuance of building permit.
6. Applicant shall pay school impact fees as arranged by the Desert Sands Unified
School District.
7. Project shall be subject to Art in Public Places fee per Ordinance No. 473.
8. Applicant agrees to maintain the landscaping required to be installed pursuant to
these conditions. Applicant will enter into an agreement to maintain said
landscaping for the life of the project, which agreement shall be notarized and
which agreement shall be recorded. It is the specific intent of the parties that
this condition and agreement run with the land and bind successors and
assigns.
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Department of Public Works:
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 issuance of grading
permit.
2. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution No's. 79-
17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permit.
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. Off -site improvement plans
to be approved by Public Works Department and a surety posted to guarantee the
installation of required off -site improvements prior to issuance of grading
permit. Such off -site improvements shall include, but not limited to, curb and
gutter, asphalt paving and 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. 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. As required under Section 12.16 and 26.44 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, all
existing utilities shall be undergrounded per each respective utility district's
recommendation. If determined to be unfeasible, applicant shall agree to
participate in any future utility undergrounding district.
7. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.44, complete grading
plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for
checking and approval prior to issuance of any permits.
8. As required by Sections 26.32 and 26.40 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, and in
accordance with the Circulation Network of the City's General Plan, dedication of
half -street right-of-way at 30 feet on Santa Rosa Way shall be provided prior to
recordation of the final map.
9. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifications with only
two driveway approaches to be allowed to serve this property.
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10. Complete parcel map shall be submitted as required by ordinance to the Director
of Public Works for checking and approval and be recorded before issuance of any
permits.
11. 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.
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. Waiver of access to Fred Waring Drive, Santa Rosa Way and San Pablo Avenue except
at approved locations shall be granted on the final map.
Riverside County Fire Department:
The fire department recommends the following fire protection measures be provided in
accordance with Uniform Fire Code and/or recognized Fire Protection Standards:
1. The fire department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel or
construction of all commercial 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 3,000 gpm and the actual fire flow available from any one hydrant
connected to any given water main shall be 1,500 gpm for two hours duration at 20
psi residual operating pressure.
3. A fire flow of 3,000 gpm for a two 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 (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 3,000 foot elevation shall be of the "wet barrel" type.
5. Provide written certification from the Coachella Valley Water District 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. Access into parking lot and around buildings for fire department vehicles must be
checked and approved by fire marshal's office.
7. 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. Must be combined system
with standpipes in stairwells.
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8. Install a fire alarm (waterflow) as required by the Uniform Building Code, 3803,
for sprinkler system.
9. Install tamper alarm on supply valve for sprinkler systems. Must also ring bell
on building outside alarm.
10. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes.
11. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
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