HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1298PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1298
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO CONSTRUCT
A 17-UNIT SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENT
PROJECT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SANTA
ROSA, APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET EAST
OF SAN PASCUAL AVENUE.
CASE NO. CUP 88-2
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 the request of Schmitz
Enterprises, Inc., for the above -mentioned project.
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 of environmental impact is hereby
certified.
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
granting of said conditional use permit:
1. The proposed location of the conditional use is in
accord with the objectives of the zoning ordinance and
the purpose of the district in which the site is
located.
2. The proposed location of the conditional use and the
conditions under which it will be operated and
maintained will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or general welfare, or be materially
injurious to properties or improvements in the
vicinity.
3. The proposed conditional use will comply with each of
the applicable provisions of this title, except for
approved variances or adjustments.
4. The proposed conditional use complies with the goals,
objectives, and policies of the city's adopted general
plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of
the City of Palm Desert, California, as follows:
PLANNING COfi1ISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1293
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and
constitute the findings of the commission in this case; I„/1
2. That approval of Conditional Use Permit 88-2 is hereby
granted for reasons subject to the attached conditions.
3. That the development agreement between the City of Palm
Desert and Schmitz Enterprises is hereby recommended to
the City Council for approval.
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: ERWOOD, DOWNS, LADLOW, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary
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RICHARD ERWOOD, Chairman mei
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1298
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. CUP 88-2
Department of Community Development/Planning;
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially
to 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 & 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. Project shall pay fees as determined by Desert Sands Unified
School District.
7. Project shall be subject to Art in Public Places fee per
ordinance No. 473.
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8. A complete landscape plan shall be submitted to be approved
by the architect.
9. The existing building shall be upgraded to match the new
structure, including Mission Clay tile roof.
11. Approval of this project, CUP 88-2, is subject to a
development agreement being entered into between the City of
Palm Desert and Schmitz Enterprises, Inc.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm
Desert Municipal Code and Palm Desert Ordinance Number 507, shall
be paid prior to issuance of grading permit.
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. Signalization fees ; in a cg dance with City of Palm Desert
Resolution Nos. ,-i7 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to
issuance of grading permit.
4. Full public improvements, as required by Section 26.44 and
26.40 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be installed
in accordance with applicable City standards.
5. 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 survey posted to guarantee the installation of
required offsite improvements prior to issuance of grading
permit. Such offsite 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.
6. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be
approved by the respective service districts with "as -built"
plans submitted to the Department of Public Works prior to
the project final.
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7. 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.
8. Landscaping maintenance on Santa Rosa Way shall be provided
by the
property owner.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Improvement plans for water and sever systems shall be
approved by the respective service districts with "as -
built" plans submitted to the Department of Public Works
prior to the project final.
12. Size, number and location of driveways to Public Works
specifications with only one driveway approach to be allowed
to serve this property.
13. Grading permit issuance shall be subject to the waiver of
parcel map first being approved and recorded.
14. 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.
15. A complete preliminary soils investigation, conducted by a
registered soils engineer, shall be submitted to and
approved by the Department of Public Works.
Fire Department:
1. Provide, or show there exists a water system capable of
providing a potential fire flow of 2500 gpm and the actual
fire flow available from any one hydrant connected to any
given water main shall be 1500 gpm for 2 hours duration at
20 psi residual operating pressure.
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2. A fire flow of 2500 gpm for a 2-hour duration at 20 psi
residual operating pressure must be available before any
combustible material is placed on the job site.
3. 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 150' 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.
4. 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 0ne copy will be
sent to the responsible inspecting authority.
5. Plans shall conform to the fire hydrant types, location and
spacing, and the system sh -11 . -r' 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."
6. 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."
7. Install a fire alarm (waterflow) as required by the Uniform
Building Code, 3803, for sprinkler system.
8. Install tamper alarm on supply valve for sprinkler systems.
Must also ring water flow bell.
9. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained
as fire lanes.
10. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA Pamphlet #10,
but not less than 2A10BC in rating.
11. The minimum width of all interior driveways for multi -family
or apartment complexes shall be:
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a. 24 feet wide when serving less than 100 units, no
parallel parking; carports or garages allowed on one
side only.
12. Whenever access into private property is controlled through
use of gates, barriers, guard houses or similar means,
provision shall be made to facilitate access by emergency
vehicles in a manner approved by the Fire Department. All
controlled access devices that are power operated shall have
a radio -controlled over -ride system capable of opening the
gate when activated by a special transmitter located in
emergency vehicles. Devices shall be equipped with backup
power facilities to operate in the event of power failure.
All controlled access devices that are not power operated
shall also be approved by the Fire Department. Minimum
opening width shall be 12', with a minimum vertical
clearance of 13'6".
Sheriff's Department:
1. The plan as proposed must include the use of solid core
doors to all exterior entrances equipped with dead bolt
locks and door viewers.
2. The windows must have locking devices to prevent forced
entry.
3. The mail box area should be located in a common area with
the use of benches to encourage visiting and allow residents
to communicate. (Possibly at the covered patio area of the
existing managers unit.)
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PLANNING CO1•ii-1ISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1298
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California
Administrative Code.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NO: CUP 88-2
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: Schmitz Enterprises
P.O. Box 3992
Palm Desert, CA 92261
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: 17 unit senior citizen
south side of Santa Rosa approximately 200 feet east ofaPat scual Avenue.
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The Director of the Department of Community Development, California, has found that the described project not have a siCity of gnificant
Desert,
effect on the environment. A copygnificant
document the reasons in t of the Initial Study has been attached to
included int the support of this finding. Mitigation measures, if
found attached) o avoid potentially significant effects, may also be
MON A. DIAZ
DIRECTOR OF CO
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June 21, 1988
DATE
NITY DEVELOPMENT