HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1416PLANNING 02Nf4IISSION RESOLUTION IAA. 1416
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A
4,760 SQUARE FOOT MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF FRED WARING BETWEEN SAN ANSELMO AND
MONTEREY AVENUES.
CASE NO. PP 89-32
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 16th day of January, 1990, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of C RIS MILLS/LEVI LEHV to consider 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
negative impact on the environment; 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 89-32 is hereby granted for reasons
subject to the attached conditions.
PLANNING C CMMISSION RESOLUITON NO. 1416
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning CO mlission, held on this 16th day of January, 1990, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: JONATHAN, RICHARDS, AND WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: DOWNS AND ERWOOD
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Secet
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CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
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PLANNING CCMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1416
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 89-32
Department of 0 niminity Develapnent.
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
Public Works Department
Palm Desert Water & Services District
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. 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 ccomunity 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. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the department of
public works prior to architectural review commission submittal.
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9. Project is subject to Art in Public Places fee per Ordinance No. 473.
10. Final landscape plans shall comply with proposed August 24, 1989 parking
lot tree planting master plan.
11. 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.
12. Prior to issuance of a building permit the applicant shall provide and
record reciprocal access agreements for through traffic to the east and
west office projects to be developed at a future date in full compliance
with the Palma Village Specific Plan.
Deportment 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. 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.
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,
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 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.
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7. Landscaping maintenance on Fred Waring Drive shall be the responsibility
of the property owner.
8. 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 and
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Size, number and location of driveways shall be to the specifications of
the department of public works with only one driveway approach to be
allowed to serve this property. The applicant shall attempt to
incoLporate a joint use driveway with the adjacent property owner as a
part of this development.
13. Grading permit issuance shall be subject to the waiver of parcel map first
being approved and recorded. As part of the waiver of parcel map process,
the applicant shall either provide for the pay-off or reapportionment of
any city assessments against the subject piuperties.
14. Finished floor elevations as shown on the proposed site plan are subject
to review and modification in accordance with Section 27 of the Palm
Desert Municipal Code.
Riverside Cbunty Fire Department:
1. Provide, or show there exists, a water system capable of providing a
potential fire flow of 3000 gpn 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
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pressure must be available before any combustible material is placed on
the job site.
3. Provide written certification from the responsible water agency that
hydrant(s) will be installed and will produce the required fire flow or
arrange field inspection by the fire department prior to request for final
inspection.
4. 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
2 adjacent hydrants in the system.
5. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes.
6. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not less
than 2A10BC in rating.
7. 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).
8. 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.
9. All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should be referred
to the fire department fire protection/inspection staff.
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