HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1351PLANNING CCNVESSION RESOLUTION NO. 1351
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW EXPANSION OF
EXISTING CHURCH FACILITIES ON 3.2 ACRES AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF PORTOLA AVENUE AND FAIRWAY
DRIVE.
CASE NO. CUP 89-2
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 18th day of April, 1989, hold a duly noticed public hearing and
continued public hearing on May 2, 1989, to consider the request of HOPE
LUTHERAN CHURCH for the above mentioned project; and
WHEREAS, said application has cammplied 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 cammuni.ty
development has determined that the project will not have a significant impact
on the environment and a negative declaration has been prepared; 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 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:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the
findings of the commission in this case.
2. That approval of Conditional Use Permit 89-2, Phases I and II, is
hereby granted for reasons subject to the attached conditions.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 2nd day of May, 1989, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: RICHARDS, WHITLOCK, AND ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: DOWNS
ABSTAIN: NONE
RICHARD ERWOOD, Chairman
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. CUP 89-2
Deparbnent of Camunity Development/Planning:
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 ccxtmence 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
5. Trash provisions shall be approved by an applicable trash company and city
prior to issuance of building permit.
6. P.vject shall be subject to Art in Public Places fee per Ordinance No.
473.
7. That this approval is for phases I and II only, as described in the staff
report dated April 18, 1989. Additional phases may be approved in the
future if parking is shown to be sufficient.
8. That upon completion of phase II (new sanctuary) and issuance of
certificate of occupancy by the city for same, the applicant must obtain
approval of the planning °omission for any use contemplated in the
present sanctuary building.
9. That the site plan be revised to eliminate the dead-end parking area or
alternatively the applicant acquire title to the property shown as future
parking and include that property in this application.
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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. 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 issuance of grading permit. Such offsite
improvements shall include, but not be limited to, 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 Portola Avenue, Fairway Drive, and Lantana
Avenue shall be provided by the property owner.
8. As required under Sections 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 undergLuunding
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. As required by Sections 26.32 and 26.40 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code,
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and in accordance with the Circulation Network of the City's General Plan,
dedication of right-of-way at 14 feet on Portola Avenue shall be provided.
11. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifications with
only four driveway approaches to be allowed to serve this property.
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.
Riverside Ginty Fire Department:
1. The fire department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel
or constriction 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 2
hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure.
3. A fire flow of 1500 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.
4. The required fire flow shall be available from a Super hydrants) (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.
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
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registered civil engineer and may be signed by the local water company
with the following certification: "I certify that the design of the water .,r/
system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside
County Fire Department.
8. Comply with Title 19 of the California Administrative Code.
9. 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.
10. Install a fire alarm (waterflow) as required by the Uniform Building Code
3803 for sprinkler system.
11. Install tamper alarm on supply valve for sprinkler systems. Must also
ring waterflow alarm bells.
12. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes.
13. Install a fire alarm as required by the Uniform Building Code and/or
Uniform Fire Code. Education building.
14. Install panic hardware and exit signs per Uniform Building code and/or
Uniform Fire Code.
15. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not less
than 2A10BC in rating.
16. 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. 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 15'
radius turn -around (55' in industrial developments).
17. Occupancy separation will be required as per the Uniform Building Code,
Sec. 503.
18. Interior driveway circulation needs to be tied together/improved.
19. Install Panic Hardware and Exit signs as per Chapter 33, sections of the
Uniform Building Code.
20. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
21. This project may require licensing and/or review by state agencies.
Applicant should prepare a letter of intent detailing the proposed usage
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to facilitate case review. Contact should be made with the Office of the
State Fire Marshal for an opinion and a classification of occupancy type.
This information and a copy of the letter of intent should be submitted to
the fire department so that proper requirements may be specified during
the review process. Education Building.
22. All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should be referred
to the fire department protection/inspection staff.
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