HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1411PLANNINU COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1411
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND
PRECISE PLAN FOR A 35,523 SQUARE FOOT
WAREHOUSE/OFFICE PROJECT AT 42-600 MELANIE PLACE.
CASE NO. PP 89-33
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 SENECA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION for approval of a
negative declaration of environmental impact and precise plan for a 35,523
square foot warehouse/office complex within the service industrial zone at 42-
600 Melanie Place; 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 camiiunity
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 commission did find the following facts and reasons to
exist to justify granting approval of said precise plan:
1. The proposed use and design of the project is consistent with the
standard goals and objectives of the service industrial zone, the
North Sphere Specific Plan and Palm Desert General Plan.
2. The site plan and architectural design of the project is of a high
quality compatible with others existing and planned projects in the
vicinity.
3. The project will therefore not depreciate values, restrict the lawful
use of adjacent properties or threaten the public 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 Exhibit "A" and
Precise Plan 89-33 on file in the department of community
development/planning is hereby granted for reasons subject to the
conditions.
PLANNING XN IISSION RESOLUTION ND. 1411
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, RIC1HARDS, AND WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: DOWNS AND JONATHAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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RAMON A. DIAZ, Sectet
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CAROL WHITLO K, Chairperson
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PLANNING CCM ISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1411
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 89-33
Department of Gcnnunity 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
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 company and city
prior to issuance of building permit.
6. Applicant shall pay school impact fees as arranged by the Desert Sands
Unified School District.
7. Project shall be subject to Art in Public Places fee per 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
specific intent of the parties that this condition and agreement run with
the land and bind successors and assigns.
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9. Applicant shall emphasize drought resistent and water conserving plant
materials and irrigation technologies into landscape plan and shall comply
with City of Palm Desert Master Parking Lot Tree Plan.
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 any permits associated with this project.
2. 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.
3. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos.
79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of any permits associated
with this project.
4. 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.
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 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,
minimum six foot wide concrete sidewalk and construction of city standard
drive approaches. "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 issuance of a grading permit.
7. Landscaping maintenance on Melanie Place shall be the responsibility of
the property owner.
8. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 27, ccanplete 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.
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9. Size, number and location of driveways shall be to the specification of
the department of public works with four driveway approaches to be allowed
to serve this property.
10. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in
accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
11. Any and all off -site improvements shall be preceded by the approval of
plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permits by the department of
public works.
12. 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 a grading permit.
13. Prior to issuance of any permits associated with this project, the
applicant shall execute and record reciprocal access easements between
lots 2, 3 and 4 of Parcel Map 21898 (subject property).
Riversidezty 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. 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.
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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 front, not
less than 25' from 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. A minimum of two bells are required, one on
building front and one on back of building.
9. Install tamper alarm on supply valve for sprinkler systems that is
monitored both on site and off site and connected to both above bells.
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.
Dead-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 conLrulled 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-conLuulled 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 conLwulled 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. All driveways and fire lanes will be a minimum of 20 feet in width. We
are providing a 20 scale turn radius template for you to verify that both
90 degree turns on driveways are acceptable.
15. Install panic hardware and exit signs as per Chapter 33, sections of the
Uniform Building Code.
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16. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
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EXHIBIT "A"
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California
Administrative Code.
CASE NO: PP 89-33
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Seneca Development Corporation
42-200 Beacon Hill Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A 35,523 square foot office/warehouse complex
consisting of three buildings on three lots totaling 66,183 square feet of area
within the service industrial zone at 42-600 Melanie Place.
The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert,
California, has found that the described project will not have a significant
effect on the environment. A copy of the Initial Study has been attached to
document the reasons in support of this finding. Mitigation measures, if any,
included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects, may also be
found attached.
RAMON A. DIAZ
DIRECTOR OF COMyUNITYLB IELOPMENTT
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