HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1403PLANNING tM MISSION RESOLUTION ND. 1403
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF
CHURCH FACILITIES ON 4.7 ACRES ON THE SOUTH SIDE
OF HOVLEY LANE, 2300 FEET EAST OF MONTEREY
AVENUE.
CASE NO. CUP 89-15
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 19th day of December, 1989, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of the ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH for the above mentioned
project; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Procedure for InOementation of the California Environmental
Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89," in that the director of comrnulity
development has determined that the project will not have a significant 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 the granting of said conditional use permit:
1. The proposed location of the conditional use is in accord with the
objectives of the zoning ordinance and the purpose of the district in
which the site is located.
2. The proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under
which it will be operated and maintained will not be detrimental to
the public health, safety or general welfare, or be materially
injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
3. The proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable
provisions of this title, except for approved variances or
adjustments.
4. The proposed conditional use complies with the goals, objectives, and
policies of the city's adopted general plan.
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 Conditional Use Permit 89-15, Phases I and II, is
hereby granted for reasons subject to the attached conditions.
3. That a negative declaration of environmental impact is hereby
certified.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1403
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Cannission, held on this 19th day of December, 1989, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, RICHARDS, AND WHITLOCC
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: JONATHAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
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PLANNING O M IISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1403
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. CUP 89-15
Department of C imamity Development/Planning:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits
on file with the department of community iity development/planning, as modified
by the following conditions.
2. Construction of a portion of said project shall ccnmence 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 frau the following agencies:
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Public Works Department
5. Trash provisions shall be approved by an applicable trash company and city
prior to issuance of building permit.
6. Project shall be subject to Art in Public Places fee per Ordinance No.
473.
7. That this approval is for phases I and II only, as described in the staff
report dated December 19, 1989. Additional phases may be approved in the
future if parking is shown to be sufficient.
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
issuance of grading permit.
2. Storm drain detention area design shall be contingent upon a drainage
study prepared by a civil engineer that is reviewed and approved by the
department of public works prior to start of construction.
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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
department 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, curb and gutter,
asphalt paving and 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 public improvements shall be inspected by the department of public
works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of
grading permits.
7. Landscaping maintenance 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. As required by Sections 26.32 and 26.44 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code,
and in accordance with the Circulation Network of the City's General Plan,
half -street right-of-way at 44 feet on Hovley Lane shall be dedicated to
the city prior to the issuance of any permits.
10. Traffic safety striping shall be installed to the specifications of the
director of public works. A traffic cont.ol plan must be submitted to,
and approved by, the director of public works prior to the placement of
any pavement markings.
11. 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.
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. Pad elevations, as shown on the preliminary grading plan are subject to
review and modification in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code.
15. Size, number and location of driveways shall be approved by the department
of public works with only two driveway approaches to be allowed to serve
this property.
16. Drainage/detention area, as shown on the tentative tract map, shall be
designed so that it will detain stormwaters associated with a 100 year,
six hour event and shall include provisions for overflow conditions.
17. Hovley Lane street improvements shall be based on City of Palm Desert
Project No. 509-87 design criteria.
Riverside County Fire Department:
1. 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
any one hydrant connected to any given water main shall be 1500 gpm for 2
hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure.
2. A fire flow of 1500 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.
3. The required fire flow shall be available from a Super hydrant(s) (6" x 4"
x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"), located not less than 25' nor more than 150' from any
portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular
travelways. Hydrants installed below 3000' elevation shall be of the "wet
barrel" type.
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.
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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 connection shall be located to the fiunt, not
less than 25' fiun 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. Nbst systems require minimum two bells.
9. Install tamper alarm on supply valve for sprinkler systems. Tamper alarm
must also ring building water flow alarm. System must be independently
monitored.
10. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes.
11. 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 15'
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, 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".
13. Curbs and planters may require additional set/cutbacks to provide adequate
fire department access. Please check with fire department on this item.
14. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
15. All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should be referred
to the fire department protection/inspection staff.
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