HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1426PLATNB& 0.I..paSSICN RESOLUTICN NO. 1426
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
30,000 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE COMPLEX ON CAROLINE
COURT.
CASE NO. PP 90-2
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 6th day of March, 1990, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of SMJ Development for project described above; 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 significantly impact the
environment and a negative declaration is hereby adopted; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing,
testimony and arguments, if any, of all
heard, said planning commission did find
exist to justify granting approval of said
upon hearing and considering all
interested persons desiring to be
the following facts and reasons to
precise plan:
1. The design of the precise plan will not substantially depreciate
property values 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 90-2 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 6th day of March, 1990, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
AirEST:
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DOWNS, ERWOOD, RICHARDS, AND WHITLOC
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NONE
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CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
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PLANNING 03TMIISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1426
OZN ITIONS OF APPROVAL �►
CASE ND. PP 90-2
Department of Community 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 commence within one year
fLun 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 fLun the following agencies:
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Public Works Department
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. Applicant agrees to pay a future reasonable assessment for Cook Street
improvements including bridges at Interstate 10 and Whitewater Channel.
6. Payment of applicable development fees, i.e. lizard mitigation fees in the
amount of $600.00 per acre required.
Public Works Department:
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 the issuance of a y permits associated with this project.
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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 the 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, canplete improvements plans and
specifications shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for
checking and approval before construction of any improvements is
cannenced. 0ffsite improvement plans shall be reviewed and approved by
the Director of Public Works and a surety posted to guarantee the
installation of all required offsite 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 paid prior to the
issuance of a grading permit.
7. Landscaping maintenance on Caroline Court shall be the responsibility of
the property owner.
8. 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 the issuance of any permits
associated with this project.
9. Size, number and location of driveways shall be to the specifications of
the Department of Public Works with two driveway approaches to be allowed
to serve this property.
10. PLvposed building pad elevations are subject to review and edification 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.
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12. A complete 15reliminary 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 17, 18 and 19 of Parcel Map 21898 (subject property).
Fire Marshal:
1. The Fire Department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel
or construction of all commercial buildings per Uniform Fire Code Sec.
10.301C.
2. Provide, or show there exists a water system capable of providing a
potential gallon per minute 1500 for single family, 2500 for multifamily,
and 3000 for commercial. The actual fire flow available from any one
hydrant connected to any given water main shall be 1500 GPM for two hours
duration at 20 PSI residual operating pressure.
3. A fire flow of 1500 GPM for a 1 hour duration at 20 psi residual operating
pressure must be available before any combustible material is placed on
the job site.
4. 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 200' single
family, 165' multifamily, and 150' commercial 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.
5. Provide written certification from the appropriate water company having
jurisdiction 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.
6. 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
200' single family, 165' multifamily, and 150' commercial 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.
7. 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.
8. 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
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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.
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".
9. Comply with Title 19 of the California Administrative Code. Occupant load
over 50 persons.
10. 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' fiun the building and within 50' of an approved hydrant.
11. Install a fire alarm (waterflow) as required by the Uniform Building Code,
3803, for sprinkler system.
12. Install tamper alarm on supply valve for sprinkler systems.
13. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes.
14. Install a fire alarm as required by the Uniform Building Code and/or
Uniform Fire Code.
15. Install panic hardware and exit signs per Uniform Building Code, and/or
Uniform Fire Code.
16. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA. Pamphlet #10, but not less
than 2A1OBC in rating. Fire extinguishers must not be over 75' walking
distance.
17. 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).
Fountains or garden islands placed in the middle of these turn-arounds
shall not exceed a 5' radius or 10' diameter.
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18. 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. A11 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 inemergencyvehicles. Devices
shall be equipped with backup power facilities to operate in the event of
power failure. A11 conLrulled access devices that are not power operated
shall also be approved by the Fire Department. Minimum opening width
shall be 16', with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'6".
19. Install Panic Hardware and Exit signs as per Chapter 33, Sections of the
Uniform Building Code.
20. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
21. An approved NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R sprinkler system is required for all
buildings over 5000 square feet in size. Area separation will not exempt
the building from this requirement. EXEMPTION; One and two family
residences.
22. Turn radius throughout this complex are not sufficient. Please use
attached turn radius template as a guide to make corrections to meet
access needs.
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