HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1365PLANNINU COMNIISSION RESOLUPION D. 1365
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING CISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIROIITAL IMPACT AND
PRECISE PLAN FOR AN 8,513 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL
BUILDING AT THE SST CORNER OF MELANIE PLACE
AND MERLE DRIVE.
CASE NO. PP 89-16
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 5th day of July, 1989, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request by KAM CONSTRUCTION CO. for approval of a negative
declaration of environmental impact and precise plan for an 8,513 square foot
industrial building at the southeast corner of Melanie Place and Merle Drive;
and
WHEREAS, said application has ccmplied 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 couttunity
development has determined that the project will not have an adverse 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 granting approval of said precise plan:
1. The proposed use and design of the project is consistent with the
standard goals and objectives of the service industrial zone and the
Palm Desert General Plan.
2. The project with not depreciate values, restrict the lawful use of
adjacent properties or threaten the public 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.
2. That a negative declaration of environmental impact Exhibit "A" and
Precise Plan 89-16 on file in the department of community
development/planning is hereby approved, subject to the conditions.
PLANNIIC O WISSION RESOLVPION NO. 1365
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 5th day of July, 1989, by the following vote, r/
to wit:
AYES: JONATHAN, RICHPRDS, WHITLOCK, AND ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: DOWNS
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Sec
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cONDITIQNS OF APPRC VAL
CASE NO. PP 89-16
Department of Ommunity DevelcQiient:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits
on file with the department of community development, 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 a time extension 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 stated and federal statutes now in force, or
which hereafter may be in force.
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5. 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:
Riverside County Department of Health
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Coachella Valley Water District
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. The roof hatch areas shall be equipped with steel hatches and inside
locking devices to prevent forcible entry.
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.
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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, ca►plete 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, 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 Melanie Place 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. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifications with
only two driveway approaches to be allowed to serve this property.
10: 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.
11. 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.
12. Pad elevations as shown on the preliminary plan are subject to review and
modification in accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code.
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13. Applicant shall agree to participate in and contribute their fair share to
the Cook Street extension project (continuation of Cook Street to
Interstate 10) when requested.
Fire Marshal:
1. The fire department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel
or construction of all eannercial 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
one hydrant connected to any given water main shall be 2000 gpm for 2
hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure.
3. A fire flow of 2000 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 CVWD that hydrant(s) will be
installed and will produce the required fire flow, and 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.
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. System must be independently monitored.
9. Install tamper alarm on supply valve for sprinkler systems. Tamper alarm
must also ring water flow alarm bell.
10. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes.
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11. 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).
12. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates,
barriers, guard houses or similar means, provisions shall be made to
facilitate access by emergency vehicles in a manner approved by the fire
department. A11 controlled access devices that are power operated shall
have a radio -controlled over -ride 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".
13. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
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EXHIBIT "A"
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California
Administrative Code.
CASE NO: PP 89-16
APPLIC ANP/PROOECP SPONSOR:
NEGATIVE DDCIARATION
KAM Construction Co.
45-801 Club Drive
Indian Wells, CA 92210
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A 8,513 square foot industrial building at the
southeast corner of Melanie Place and Merle Drive.
The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert,
California, has found that the dPsrribed 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 be
found attached.
RAMCN A. DIAZ {J DATE
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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