HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1339PLANNING CEVVESSION RESOLUTION NO. 1339
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 AND A PRECISE
PLAN OF DESIGN FOR A 48,000 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE
COMPLEX ON FOUR ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND PORTOLA AVENUE.
CASE NO. PP 89-1
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 7th day of March, 1989, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and a
Precise Plan of Design for a 48,000 square foot office complex on four acres at
the northeast corner of Country Club Drive and Portola Avenue; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement 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 has been prepared; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said
planning commission did find the following facts and reasons to justify a
recommendation of approval:
1. The design of the proposed site plan and buildings meet or exceed the
standards contained in the Office Professional zone, the General Plan
and the pending North Sphere Specific Plan.
2. The proposed project is designed to be compatible with adjacent
residential and future office professional use, will not depreciate
adjacent property values, restrict the lawful use thereof, nor will
it present a threat to the public health, safety or general welfare.
NGIJ, 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
PP 89-1 are hereby recommended for approval, subject to the
conditions.
PLANNINU CCVMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1339
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Cccnnission, held on this 7th, day of March, 1989, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, RIC ARDS, WHITLOCK, AND ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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RAMON A. DIAZ, Secre, \d
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 89-1
Department of Community Development:
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. 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 an extension of time 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 state 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
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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
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 properties
8. The roof hatch areas shall be equipped with steel hatches and inside
locking devices to prevent forcible entry.
9. Buildings shall be setback a minimum of 35 feet from curb lines. Entire
setbacks shall be landscaped.
10. Total floor area ratio shall not exceed 25%.
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11. All parcels shall execute reciprocal access agreements to insure inter -
circulation throughout all developed parking lots to permit access to
Portola Avenue without entrance onto Country Club Drive.
12. No rrore than two driveways shall be permitted on Country Club Drive with
right -turn access only. Access shall be designed to avoid conflicts with
existing access to Silver Sands Racquet Club.
13 Parking lot lighting shall be designed to permit no more than .1 foot
candle spillover on adjacent residential properties. Average lighting
levels throughout the lot shall not exceed 2.5 foot candles.
14. Building height shall not exceed 25 feet.
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
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. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos.
79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permit.
4. 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.
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 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.
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.
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7. Landscaping maintenance on Country Club Drive and Portola Avenue shall be
provided by the property owner.
8. 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.
9. In accordance with the Circulation Network of the City of Palm Desert's
General Plan, installation of one-half landscaped median island in Country
Club Drive shall be provided. A cash payment in lieu of actual
installation may be submitted at the option of the director of public
works.
10. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifications with
only one driveway approach 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 encroachment 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 the issuance of grading permit.
13. Applicant shall secure reciprocal ingress and egress access easements fran
the owner(s) of the adjacent property to the north.
14. The access driveway shall be located no closer than 460 feet to the center
line of Country Club Drive.
15. Applicant shall provide a minimum 23 foot wide easement for landscaping
and pedestrian access along both Country Club Drive and Portola Avenue.
Fire Marshal:
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 3000 gpm and the actual fire flow available from
any one hydrant connected to any given water main shall be 1500 gpm for 3
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.
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4. A combination of on -site and offsite Super fire hydrants (6" x 4" x 2 1/2"
x 2 1/2"), will be required, located not less than 25' or more than 150'
from any portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular
travelways. The required fire flaw shall be available from any adjacent
hydrant(s) in the system.
5. The required fire flow may be adjusted at a later point in the permit
process to reflect changes in design, construction type, area separations,
or built-in fire protection measures.
6. 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.
7. 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."
8. 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.
9. Install a fire alarm (waterflow) as required by the Uniform Building Code,
3803, for sprinkler system. System must be independently monitored.
10. Install a tamper alarm on supply valve for sprinkler systems. Must also
ring building wateflow alarm bell.
11. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes.
12. Install panic hardware and exit signs per Uniform Building Code, Chapter
33, and/or Uniform Fire Code.
13. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not less
than 2A10BC in rating.
14. All buildings shall be accessible by an all-weather roadway extending to
within 150' of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story. The
roadway shall be not less than 24' of unobstructed width and 13' 6" of
vertical clearance.
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15. Occupancy separation will be required as per the Uniform Building Code,
Sec. 503.
16. Provide alternate emergency access along Country Club Drive at eastern
most edge of property. Access may be turf -blocked and delineated with
rolled curbing at both ends and sides where needed. May result in the
loss of one parking place. Emergency access must be minimum 20' in width.
17. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
18. Port-Cochere must be a minimum of 13'6" vertical clearance for fire
department equipment.
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EXHIBIT "A"
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California
Administrative (.:ode.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NOS: GPA 89-2 (Circulation Element), GPA 89-2 (Land Use Element), C/7. 89-
2, PP 89-1
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION:
Pamela Smallwood
71-111 La Paz Road
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
I. Amendment to General Plan Circulation Element creating an internal
circulation system for the southwest quarter of Section 4 T5S R6E.
2. Amendment. to General Plan Land Use Map redesignating the northeast corner
of Country Club Drive and Portola Avenue from low density residential to
office professional.
3. A change of zone totaling 22 acres at the northeast corner of Country Club
Drive and Portola Avenue from PR-5 to O.P.
4. A precise plan of design for a 46,000 square foot office complex on 4
acres at the northeast corner of Country Club Drive and Portola Avenue.
5. A Negative Declaration of Environmental impact as it pertains to the above
rases.
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 he
found attached.
RAMON A. DIAZ
D I REf: I OP OF COMMUNITY
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