HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1368PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1368
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING OCMAISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A
10,500 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDING ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF FRED WARING DRIVE, 560 1.1E1' EAST OF
MONTEREY AVENUE.
CASE N0. PP 89-8
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 5th day of July, 1989, held a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of MIKE FEDDERLY 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 community
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 carmission did find the following facts and reasons to
exist to justify granting approval of said precise plan:
1. The design of the precise plan will not substantially depreciate
property values, nor be materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
2. The precise plan will not unreasonably interfere with the use or
enjoyment of property in the vicinity by the occupants thereof for
lawful purposes.
3. 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.
2. That approval of Precise Plan 89-8 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 Cccrmissioa-x, held on this 1st day of August, 1989, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: JONATHAN, WHITLOCK, AND ERWOOD
NOES: RICHARDS
ABSENT: DOWNS
ABSTAIN: NONE
A'PPhST•
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RIC ARD ERWOOD, Chairman
PLANNING COMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1368
CC DITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE ND. PP 89-8
Department of CO comity 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 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.
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.
6. Detailed lighting plan in compliance with applicable lighting level
standards shall be submitted to the city for approval; lights to be
downshining box type with recessed light source and shields facing
residential area.
7. Trash provisions shall be approved by applicable trash company and city
prior to issuance of building permit.
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8. A vehicular turnaround shall be ciPRigned to provide for maneuvering until
the property to the east develops and reciprocal access is achieved. The
design shall be reviewed and approved by the director of ccumnity
development.
9. Reciprocal access agreement shall be provided to the adjacent property
owners. Any redesign of the parking layout for said access shall be at
the adjacent property owner's expense.
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.
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. 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 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 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,
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applicant shall agree to participate in any future utility undergrounding
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 one driveway approach 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.
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. Applicant shall provide reciprocal ingress and egress easements to the
owner of lot no. 13, M.B. 27 136-37, APN 627-021-013.
Riverside County Fire Dwartment:
1. The fire department is required to set a minimum fire flaw for the remodel
or construction of all commercial buildings per Uniform Fire Code Sec.
10.301C.
2. A fire flow of 1500 gpn for a 2 hour duration at 20 psi residual operating
pressure must be available before any combustible material is placed on
the job site.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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
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approval, the original will be returned. One copy will be sent to the
responsible inspecting authority.
6. 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."
7. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. The post indicator
valve and fire department motion shall be located to the front, not
1Ps than 25' from the building and within 50' of an approved hydrant.
8. Install a fire alarm (waterflaw) as required by the Uniform Building Code,
3803, for sprinkler system.
9. Install tamper alarm on supply valve for sprinkler systems. Tamper switch
must also ring building water flow 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 2A1OBC 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.
Dean -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 by emergency vehicles in a manner approved by the fire
department. All 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".
14. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
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