HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1341PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1341
A RESOLUTION OF THE 1'l._\\\1`.G COM:-.IISSION OF THE
CITY O1' PAL 1 ')E:SERT, \LiFOit\i:\, hE:Co'MmF..`i)ING "i-O
THE C:TY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVF:
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONME\TAI. IMPA("T, GE:\ER.\l. PLAN
AMENDMENT AND CHANGE OF 'ZONE TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF' A 19,263 SQUARE FOOT OFF'.U'E
STRUCTURE AND DEMOLITION OF FOUR EXISTING HOMES
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAN L ;IS DRIVE
AND FRED WARING DRIVE.
CASE NO'S. PP 88-10 AMEND. #2, GPA 88-2 AND C/Z 88-2
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert., California, dicl on the
Tth day of March, 1989 hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a request by RAY
and MARGARET LACERTE for approval of the above mentioned project.
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm
Desert Pr)c,:dr.res for Implementation of' the California Environmental Quality .Alt,
Resolution No. 80-89", in that the director of community development has determine: ! im
the project v il; not. have a significant impact on the environment an;: a ,ter.at _\
declaration is hereby recommended for certification.
\WH' REAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and consi•ie..in;; all testim :rg ar i
:arguments of' all interested persons desiring to be heard said planning cornmiz-,.>ion :'i:1 Ci ::
the following facts to exist to justify their actions.
The design of the precise plan will not substantially depreciate prop • rt; ' alues
the vicinity.
The precise plan will not unreasonably interfere with the use or enjoym: rtt
property in the vicinity by the occupants thereof for lawful purposes.
:3. The precise plan will not endanger the public peace, health, safety or ,_;err= r:al
welfare.
4. The proposed amendment is consistent with the intent of the office prefessior;a1
district.
The proposed amendment is compatible with adjacent land uses.
There is a present need for more office professional land in the cit.; .
The proposed zone change is consistent with the ,._;eneral plan.
NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by t.hc Planning Commission of the City of i able
Desert, as follows:
Tl-rat the above recitations are true and correct and ;.onsritute the firs:1irt; s
commission in this .:ase.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1341
That the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact., GPA 88-2, C -Z 88-`� and
PP 88-10 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
Ci!ini-sion. held on this 7th day of March, 1989 by the following vote, to wit:
.:YES: DOWNS, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK & ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RICHARD ERWOOD, Chairman
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Secret
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1341
9. Ir: accordance ':ith Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.-1-1. ; ornpl ::.c grading
plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Direntor of rubliy Works f:)r
vheol,in.; and approval prior to issuance of any permits.
1 ). Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifier. ions a..1t ;;:;1;,-
tKc driveway approaches to be allowed to serve this pr operty.
Complete parcel snap shall be submitted as required by ordinance to th:. Director
)f Public Works for checking and approval and be recorded before issuancc. Or a;ry
permits.
.Any and all off -site improvements shall bri, preceded by the approval of pans
the issuance of valid encroachment, permits by the Department of Public Works.
13. 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.
r'it-. Fire Marshal:
1. Provide, or show there exists a water system capable of providing a potential ;:re
flow of 3,000 gpm and the actual fire flow availab e from any one h. ftarr:
connected to any given -.hater main shall be 1,500 gpm for two hours ct;,rratio ; at
20 psi residual operating pressure.
fire flow of :3,000 gpm for a three hour duration at. L:0 psi :esid.ral op, rati ,.
pressure must be available before any c ombu5tible material is placed on the jots
site.
3. A combination of ort-site and off -site super hydrants (6" 4", 2 s -1. 2' :.
l/3"), will be required, located not less than 25' nor more than 150' from any
portion of' the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular :saver ays. Tl
required fire flow shall be available from any adjacent hydrant(s) in the system.
4. Prior to the application for a building permit, the developer shail furnish the
original and two copies of the water system plan to the County Fir:! i)epart.r;;ont
for review. No building permit shall be issued until the water system plan has
been approved 1:y the County Fire Chief. Upon approval, the original will ire
returned. One copy will be sent to the responsible inspectirt,, author ity.
5.
Plans shall conform to fire hydrant types, locations and spacing, and the sy st c_ rn
shall meet the fire flow requirements. Plans shall be signe.ci by a registered ::lull
engineer anc may be signed by the local water company with the fcllov. 1.1g
certification: "I certify that the design of' the water system is in accordan:
the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department-.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1341
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 than25'
from the building and within 50' of an approved hydrant.
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 alarin.
9. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes.
10. Install panic hardware and exit signs per Uniform Building Code, Chapter 33.
and/or Uniform Fire Code.
Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not less than
2A 1 OBC in rating.
12. :A11 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. Where
parallel parking is allowed, the roadway shall be 36' wide with parking on both
sides, 32' wide with parking on one side. Dead—end roads in excess of 150' shall
be provided with a minimum 45' radius turn —around (55' in industrial
developments).
13.
Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates, barriers,
guard houses or similar means, provision shall be made to facilitate access i,y
.emergency vehicles in a manner approved by the fire department. All controlled
access devices that are power operated shall have a radio controlled override
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".
I 4. Occupancy separation will be required as per the Uniform Building Code, Section
503.
15. Provide suitable fire department turnaround area at end of parking lot.
Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
17. All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should be referred t.,> the
fire department fire protection/inspection staff.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 88-10 Amend. #2, GPA 88-2 and C/Z 88-2
Dejpar; meat of Corntnuirity Development:
The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits bri file
with the department of community development, as modified by the folly' iit�'
conditions.
Construction of a portion of' said project shall commence within one year from
the date of second reading before city council, or one year after first reading
unless an extension of time is granted; otherwise said approval shall become null.
void arid of no effect whatsoever.
3. The development of the property described herein shall be sub,ect 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
in force.
-1. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any use contemplated by
this approval, the applicant shall first obtain permits anchor clearance from they
following agencies:
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire :`darshal
Public Works Department
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 issuarn•e of a
permit for the use contemplated herewith.
5. All future occupants of the building shall comply with parking requirements of th:!
ordinance and shall be limited to office professional uses.
6. Homes shall be demolished by permit prior to lot consolidations.
Lot consolidation shall be recorded prior to second reading of zone change,.
8. Precise plan contingent upon approval of zone change.
9. Recorded scenic easement shall be required along southerly property line with :t
25 foot setback from San Luis Drive.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1341
! (). Final building design to meet O.P. standards for parking. building height, setbacks,
(ttc., and include variation along San Luis Drive.
11. Demolition permit shall first be obtained prior to demolition of existing homes.
12. Applicant to pay applicable art in public places and school fees.
13. Irrevocable offers of dedication for reciprocal access easements for parking to
east and west shall be recorded prior to building permit issuance.
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. 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 Palrn Desert Resolution No's. 79- 1 7
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 Ccde 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 b:More
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.
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 Fred Waring Drive and San Luis Drive shall be
provided by the property owners.
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 utility district's
recommendation. If determined to be unfeasible, applicant shall agree to
participate in any future utility undergrounding district.
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