HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1355PLANNING C I T 1551 N RESOUII'ICN NO. 1355
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENIDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-2 (7) TO
O.P. AND A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF A 5,770 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE
BUILDING ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FRED WARING
DRIVE AND SAN ANSELMO AVENUE.
CASE NO. PP/CZ 89-10
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 6th day of June, 1989, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of CIAZAN CONSTRUCTION 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 cannuity
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 interested persons desiring to be
heard, said planning commission did find the following facts and reasons to
exist to justify the granting of said precise plan of design:
1. The land use resulting from the change of zone would be compatible
with adjacent proposed land uses.
2. The density resulting from the change of zone would be compatible
with densities permitted in the adjacent areas.
3. The proposed change of zone would be compatible with the adopted Palm
Desert General Plan.
4. The design of the precise plan will not substantially depreciate
property values, nor be materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
5. The precise plan will not unreasonably interfere with the use or
enjoyment of property in the vicinity by the occupants thereof for
lawful purposes.
6. 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 of the commission in this case.
PLANNING COfT[SSION RESOLVI'ION NO. 1355
2. That approval of Precise Plan/Change of Zone 89-10 is hereby
recommended for reasons subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Cannission, held on this 6th day of June, 1989, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK, AND ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
OWCAINt
RAMDN A. DIAZ, Secret
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PLANNING OOMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1355
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP/CZ 89-10
Department of CO mauiity 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. Construction of a portion of said project shall ice 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. All future occupants of the building shall comply with parking
requirements of the ordinance.
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.
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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
deparbment 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 Fred Waring Drive and San Anselmo 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
utility district's recommendation. If determined to be unfeasible,
applicant shall agree to participate in any future utility under
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.
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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. Nbnument sign shall be located on private property, out of the public
right-of-way. It shall also be no higher than three feet above curb
height, since the monument sign is within the 40 foot "clear sight
triangle" for vehicular visibility.
Riverside County Fire Department:
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 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 1500 gpm for 2
hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure.
3. A fire flow of 1,500 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. Provide written certification from the Palm Desert Community 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.
5. A combination of on -site and off -site 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 flow shall be available from any
adjacent hydrant(s) in the system. Hydrant locations must be approved by
the fire department.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Install a fire alarm (waterflow) as required by the Uniform Building Code,
3803, for sprinkler system.
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9. Install tamper alarm on supply valve for sprinkler systems. Tamper alarm
must also ring building water flaw alarm.
10. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes.
11. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not less
than 2A10BC in rating.
12. 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 45'
radius turn -around (55' in industrial developments).
13. Contact the fire department for final inspection prior to occupancy.
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