HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1410PLANNING CONVISSION RESOLUTION J. 1410
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND
A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF
A 9,442 SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE PROJECT AT 75-161
ST. CHARLES PLACE.
CASE NO. PP 89-31
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 2nd day of January, 1990, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of RICHARD GERACE, as mentioned above; and
WHEREAS, said application has ccinplied 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 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 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 89-31 is hereby granted for reasons
subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 2nd day of January, 1990, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: ERWOOD, RICHARDS, AND WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: DOWNS AND JONATHAN - //-'
ABSTAIN: NONE C.` a,a%C� GMTiLet-r'.4)
CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
I.. ATTE
RAMON A. D
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PLANNING CCNMISSION RESOLUTION ND. 1410
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE N0. PP 89-31
Department of CO m munity 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 fLun 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 frail 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. Access to trash/service areas shall be placed so as not to conflict with
parking areas. Said placement shall be approved by applicable trash
company and department of community development.
6. All future occupants of the buildings shall comply with parking
requirements of the zoning ordinance.
7. A detailed parking lot and building lighting plan shall be submitted to
staff for approval, subject to applicable lighting standards, plan to be
prepared by a qualified lighting engineer.
8. Pruject is subject to Art in Public Places fee per Ordinance No. 473.
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PLANNIN3 OCMAIISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1410
9. Preliminary landscape plans shall be submitted for review and approval to
the Palm Desert Architectural Commission, plans to include a four foot
planter on the north property line unless waived by the architectural
review commission.
10. Final landscape plans shall comply with proposed August 24, 1989 parking
lot tree planting master plan.
Department of Public Works:
1. Any storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study
prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed and approved by
the department of public works.
2. Full public improvements, as required by Sections 26.40 and 26.44 of the
Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be installed in accordance with
applicable city standards.
3. 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. 0ff-site improvement plans shall be reviewed and approved by
the director of public works and a surety posted to guarantee the
installation of all required off -site improvements prior to issuance of a
grading permit. Such 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.
4. All private driveways and parking lots shall be inspected by the
engineering department and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior
to issuance of a grading permit.
5. Landscaping maintenance on St. Charles Place shall be the responsibility
of the property owner.
6. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 27, complete grading
plans and specifications shall be submitted to the director of public
works for checking and approval prior to issuance of any permits
associated with this project.
7. Size, number and location of driveways shall be to the specification of
the department of public works with only one driveway approach to be
allowed to serve this property.
8. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in
accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
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PLANNING COMvIISSION RESOLUTION ND. 1410
9. Applicant shall provide 1200 cubic feet of on -site retention area for the
purpose of storm and nuisance water retention.
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 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
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
valve and
less than
8. Install a
3803, for
complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. The post indicator
fire department connection shall be located to the front, not
25' fzun the building and within 50' of an approved hydrant.
fire alarm (waterflow) as required by the Uniform Building Code,
sprinkler system.
9. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1410
10. 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).
11. 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-conLrulled 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".
12. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
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