HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1397PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1397
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A 164 CAPACITY 24-HOUR
CHILD CARE FACILITY WITHIN AN APPROVED
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE COMPLEX AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF PORTOLA AVENUE AND COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE
CASE NO. CUP 89-13
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California
did on the 21st day of November, 1989, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request by Pamela Smallwood for approval of a Conditional Use
Permit to allow a 164 capacity 24-hour child care facility as part of an
approved professional office complex at the northeast corner of Portola Avenue
and Country Club Drive; and
WHEREAS, said application has camplied 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 ccomunity
development has determined that the proposed child care use is substantially
similar in intensity as the previously approved medical office use for which a
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was certified.
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 °o mtission did find the following facts and reasons to
exist to justify their actions:
1. The proposed child care use is compatible with and complimentary to
the adjacent professional office/medical use planned in the vicinity.
2. The design and operation of the facility as conditioned will not be
detrimental to other properties in the vicinity nor will it threaten
the public health, safety or general welfare.
3. The proposed use is consistent with the goals and objectives of the
Zoning Ordinance, General Plan and will provide an important service
to residents and employees in Palm Desert.
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 Conditional Use Permit 89-13 is hereby approved, subject to
conditions.
PLANTING CCMvuSSION RESOLUTION NO. 1397
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 21st day of November, 1989, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, AND ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
RAMDN A. , Sec et
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Carol Whitlock, Chairperson
PIING CCM IISSION RFSOLITTIal NO. 1397
cITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. CUP 89-13
Department of Oocmuiity 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 mince 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
Riverside County Department of Health
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. Trash provisions shall be approved by applicable trash
prior to issuance of building permit.
6. Applicant shall pay school impact fees as arranged by
Unified School District.
company and city
the Desert Sands
7. Project shall be subject to Art in Public Places fee for Ordinance No.
473.
8. Applicant agrees to maintain the landscaping required to be installed
pursuant to these conditions. Applicant will enter into an agreement to
maintain said landscaping for the life of the project, which agreement
shall be notarized and which agreement shall be recorded. It is the
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specific intent of the parties that this condition and agreement run with
the land and bind successors and assigns.
9. Applicant shall emphasize drought resistent and water conserving plant
materials and irrigation technologies into landscape plan. Plan shall
conform to city's parking lot tree standards.
10. A11 offsite improvements required by PP 89-1 shall be installed with this
Child Care Center Project including:
Country Club Drive:
1. Widening, curb and gutter, and provisions for exclusive right turn
lane
2. Contribution for center median
Portola Avenue:
1. Widening for bus bays and deceleration of right turn lane preceding
entrance
2. Medians constructed to the extent necessary to control left turn
movements across from the entrance.
11. Project shall continue to be subject to all other applicable conditions
established for PP 89-1.
12. Playground shall be screened by a seven foot block wall.
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