HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1378PLANNIIC CNNIISSION RESOLUTION M. 1378
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING 00MAISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
OFFICE/MEDICAL BUILDING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF HIGHWAY 111 AND LUPINE LANE.
CASE NO. PP 89-5
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did an the 1st day of August, 1989, hold a duly noticed public hearing which
was continued to August 15, 1989, to consider a request by NARENDRA PATEL on
behalf of S. SHAW 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 a significant
environmental impact and a negative declaration has been prepared; and
WHEREAS, the applicant will be dedicating to the city a driveway easement
and will be substantially implementing the portion of the "Super Block Plan"
for the Frontage Road between Sage Lane and Lupine Lane, including but not
limited to, widening of Highway 111 and installation of landscaping between
Highway 111 and the parking lot; therefore, the 16 parking spaces located on
the Frontage Road shall be credited to the applicant for the purposes of
building size and parking calculations; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and argurrrents, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be
heard, said planning commission did find the following facts to exist to
justify their actions:
1. The design of the precise plan will not substantially depreciate
property values 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 a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is hereby
certified.
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3. That Precise Plan 89-5 on file in the department of cartnunity
development is hereby approved subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 15th day of August, 1989, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, JONATHAN, RIC ARDS, AND ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: WHITLOCK
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Secet
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CONDITIONS OF APPECNAL
CASE NO. PP 89-5
Department of QOxm pity 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. 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.
3. 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.
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 Property Owners Association
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. That the property owner grant an easement to the city for the portion of
the Frontage Road driveway located on his property.
6. That a minimum 10 foot wide landscape strip be provided between the
ultimate Highway 111 curb and Frontage Road curb or parking, whichever is
closest to Highway 111.
7. That the applicant (owner) provide the city with a copy of an executed
agreement allowing access from the southerly alley into the El Cafe de
Mexico property west through to the subject property.
8. That the applicant agree to grant an easement for parking purposes to the
city equal to the area which the city will vacate the easement on
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specifically a 21' by 100' area at the southwest corner of the building as
Shown on the approved site plan.
9. That the medical office portion of the building shall not exceed 9,000
square feet.
10. That the hours of operation of the medical office use(s) in this building
shall not extend past 6:30 p.m.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code, shall be paid prior to issuance of a grading permit.
2. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos.
79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of a grading permit.
3. 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.
4. As required under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.28, and in
accordance with Sections 26.40 and 26.44, ociplete improvement plans and
specifications shall be submitted to the director of public works for
checking and approval before construction of any improvements is
camenced. Offsite improvement plans shall be reviewed and approved by
the director of public works and a surety posted to guarantee the
installation of all required offsite improvements prior to issuance of a
grading permit. "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.
5. 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.
6. Landscaping maintenance on Highway 111, Lupine Lane and the alley shall be
the responsibility of the property owner.
7. As required under Section 12.16 and 26.44 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code, all existing utilities shall be placed underground per each
respective utility district's recommendation. If determined to be
unfeasible, the applicant shall submit to the city, in a form acceptable
to the city attorney, surety in an amount equal to the estimated
construction costs for the subject undergrounding.
8. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 27, complete grading
plans and specifications shall be submitted to the director of public
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works for checking and approval prior to issuance of any permits
associated with this project.
9. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of
plans by the director of public works and the issuance of valid
encroachment permits by the department of public works and the State
Deparbment of Transportation.
10. 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 the grading permit.
11. Prior to the approval of any plans or the issuance of any permits
associated with this proposal, applicant shall provide easements for
driveway, vehicular and pedestrian access along the existing frontage road
and along the Lupine Drive frontage to the project entry.
12. Landscaping, walls and other site improvements within a 40 foot "clear
sight triangle" shall be no higher than three feet above top of curb
elevation.
13. Traffic safety striping on Highway 111 and Lupine Lane shall be provided
to the specifications of the director of public works and State of
California Department of Transportation. A traffic control plan must be.
submitted to and be approved by the director of public works and Caltrans
prior to placing any pavement markings.
14. Applicant shall provide for the design and construction of full alley
improvements based on public street standards as established in accordance
with Chapter 26, Section 26.40.040, C.P.D. Code.
15. Applicant shall provide for the design and construction of State Highway
111 improvements to state standards. The Highway 111 cross-section shall
be designed to match the existing improvements easterly of the project
site.
16. The City of Palm Desert "Superblock Concept" shall be closely adhered to
as a design guide for Highway 111 improvements. Applicant shall work
closely with adjacent property owners, the city and the state to implement
the elimination of the existing "slip ramp" located westerly of the
project site.
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.
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2. A fire flow of 3000 gpn for a 3 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' nor 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
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. Comply with Title 19 of the California Administrative Code.
8. 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 with 50' of an approved hydrant.
9. Install a fire alarm (waterflow) as required by the Uniform Building Code,
3803, for sprinkler system.
10. Install tamper alarm on supply valve for sprinkler systems. Tamper switch
must also ring building alarm bell. A second bell may be required for
audibility.
11. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes.
12. Install a fire alarm as required by the Uniform Building Code and/or
Uniform Fire Code.
13. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not less
than 2A10BC in rating.
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14. 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).
15. Occupancy separation will be required as per the Uniform Building Code,
Sec. 503.
16. Areas designed for use by non -ambulatory clients or patients with impaired
levels of consciousness will be considered as I occupancy.
17. This project may require licensing and/or review by State agencies.
Applicant should prepare a letter of intent detailing the proposed usage
to facilitate case review. Contact should be made with the Office of the
State Fire Marshal (818-960-6441) 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.
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