HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1309PLANNIIZ COMMISSION RFSOLUTION NO. 1309
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING FISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF
AN 18,984 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDING AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF ARBOLEDA AND MONTEREY
AVENUES.
CASE NO. PP 88-13
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 20th day of September, 1988, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of RICHARD OLIPHANT AND TONY LIZZA for the above mentioned
project; 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 has been previously assessed under
PP 87-5 and, therefore, no further environmental documentation is deemed
necessary; 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 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 ngs of the commission in this case.
2. That approval of Precise Plan 88-13 is hereby granted for reasons
subject to the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLITrION NO. 1309
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 20th day of September, 1988, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, WHITLOCK, AND ERWOOD
NOES: RIC ARDS
ABSENT: LADLOW
ABSTAIN: NONE
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RICHARD ERWOOD, Chairman
PLANNINU a1T1ISSION RESOL1frION ND. 1309
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE ND. PP 88-13
Department of C iuuunity Develcpn nt:
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 & 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. Detailed lighting plan in compliance with applicable lighting level
standards shall be submitted to the city for approval; lights to be
downshining box type with recessed light source and shields facing
residential area.
6. In lieu of undeiyiuunding existing utility distribution lines on property
as a part of construction, the applicant shall record an agreement
guaranteeing that the property will voluntarily be a part of any
undery.vunding district which is subsequently established by the city
including the property in question.
7. Six feet of landscaping must be provided along the west property line.
8. A six foot high block wall shall be provided on the rear property line.
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9. All future occupants of the building shall comply with parking
requirements of the ordinance.
10. Prior to issuance of building permit, applicant shall record easement for
access and circulation purposes; easement to permit common 24 foot wide
drive with property to north and permit traffic from north and south to
drive on site for access to Arboleda and the common access drive proposed
on the north side of APN 640-061-004.
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 accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos.
79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permits.
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. 0ffsite improvement plans to be approved by public works
department and a surety 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. 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. Landscaping maintenance on Arboleda Avenue and Monterey Avenue shall be
provided by the property owner.
8. As required under Section 12.16 and 26.44 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code, all existing utilities shall be undergrounded per each respective
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utility district's recommendation. If determined to be unfeasible,
applicant shall agree to participate in any future utility undeLyLvunding
district.
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. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifications with
only two driveway approaches to be allowed to serve this property.
11. Grading permit issuance shall be subject to the waiver of parcel map first
being approved and recorded.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. In the event that two parcels will be created instead of one, applicant
shall secure reciprocal ingress and egress access easements for each new
parcel.
15. Pad elevations, as shown on the preliminary site plan, are subject to
review and modification in accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code.
16. Reciprocal access easements shall be provided between the proposed project
and Lot No. 11, MB 21/66.
Riverside C unty Fire Depart:
1. The fire department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel
or construction of all cannercial building per Uniform Fire Code Sec.
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 2
hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure.
3. A fire flow of 3,000 gpm for a 3 hour duration at 20 psi residual
operating pressure must be available before any canbustible material is
placed on the job site.
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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 150' from any
portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular
travelways. Hydrants installed below 3,000' elevation shall be of the
"wet barrel" type.
5. Provide written certification fran the Palm Desert Ccnnnunity Services
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. 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' fran 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.
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.
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