HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1429PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION M. 1429
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, PRECISE PLAN AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A 10,000 SQ. FT.
OFFICE/RETAIL BUILDING, ASSOCIATED PARKING LOT AND
GREENBELT DOOMED ON A C-1 LOT AT 73-330 HIGHWAY 111 AND
AN R-1 LOT AT 44-885 SAN BENITO CIRCLE.
CASE NO. PP/CUP 90-1
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission on the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 20th day of March, 1990, hold a duly noticed public
hearing to consider a request by KENNE H COKELEY for approval of a negative
declaration of environmental impact, precise plan and conditional use permit
for a 10,000 sq. ft. office/retail building, associated parking lot and
greenbelt located on a C-1 lot at 73-330 Highway 111 and an R-1 lot at 44-
885 San Benito Circle; and
WHEREAS, said application has canplied 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 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 recommending approval of said precise plan and conditional
use permit:
1. The proposed use and design of the project is consistent with the
goals and objectives of the General Commercial Zone, the Palma
Village Commercial Core Area Specific Plan and Palm Desert General
Plan.
2. The proposed project represents a substantial improvement for the
area and will encourage a general upgrading of existing buildings
in the vicinity.
3. The developer of the proposed rear parking area specifically
implements a program described by The Palma Village and Commercial
Core Area Specific Plan and will create a 32 foot wide greenbelt
adjacent to the residential zone.
4. The project will therefore not depreciate values, restrict the
lawful use of adjacent properties or threaten the public health,
safety or general welfare.
PLANNING C MMIISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1429
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/Conditional Use Permit 90-1 on file in the
department of community development/planning is hereby recommended
for approval, subject to conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 20th day of March, 1990, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, AND WHITLOCK
NOES: JONATHAN
ABSENT: RICHARDS
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
PLANNII43 CCNMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1429
CCNDITIC S OF APPLWAL
CASE NO. PP/CUP 90-1
Department of Community Development:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with
exhibits on file with the department of catElunity development, as
modified by the following conditions.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of any uses
contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall first complete all
the procedural requirements of the city which include, but are not
limited to, architectural commission and building permit procedures.
3. Constructions of a portion of said project shall commence within one
year faun the date of final approval unless a time extension is
granted, otherwise said approval shall became null, void and of no
effect whatsoever.
4. 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 stated and federal statutes now in
force, or which hereafter may be in force.
5. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any use
contemplated by the approval, the applicant shall first obtain permits
and/or clearance fiun the following agencies:
Riverside County Department of Health
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Water and Service District
6. That prior to issuance of building permit the owner (developer) provide
the city with evidence that he has paid the required school mitigation
fee.
7. The roof hatch areas shall be equipped with steel hatches and inside
locking devices to prevent forcible entry.
8. Parking area shall comply with city's adopted parking lot landscaping
standards.
9. Prior to issuance of building permit applicant shall process and record
a parcel map waiver adding 10 feet to rear parking lot parcel.
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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 the 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 the issuance of any
permits associated with this project.
4. 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 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, removal of existing drive approach, reconstruction of curb and
gutter and sidewalk and construction of fully alley improvements. "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.
5. 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.
6. Applicant shall provide for landscaping within the existing public
parkway on San Benito Circle as well as appropriate site landscaping.
All landscaping maintenance shall be the responsibility of the property
amer.
7. 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.
8. Applicant shall provide for the undergrounding of all existing overhead
utility lines in accordance with the respective utility owners
recannendation. If such undeigwund ng is found to be unfeasible by
the city and the utility, applicant shall submit to the city, in a form
acceptable to the city attorney, surety in an amount equal to the
estimated construction cost of such undergrounding.
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9. Size, number and location of driveways shall be to the specifications
of the Department of Public Works with two driveway approaches (one per
parcel) to be allowed to serve this property. The entries as shown on
the project site plan shall be redesigned to the satisfaction of the
Director of Public Works and Fire Marshal.
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. Parking stalls, as shorn on the project site are sub -standard. Prior
to the issuance of any permits associated with the project, applicant
shall take corrective measures to mitigate the parking deficiencies.
City 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 multi-
family, 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.
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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 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. 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.
10. Install a fire alarm (waterflow) as required by the Uniform Building
Code 3803 for sprinkler system.
11. Install tamper alarm on supply valve for sprinkler systems.
12. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire
lanes.
13. Install panic hardware and exit signs per Uniform Building Code, and/or
Uniform Fire Code.
14. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10; but not
less than 2A10BC in rating. Fire extinguishers must not be over 75'
walking distance.
15. 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
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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.
16. 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-conUolled 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".
17. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
18. 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.
19. A Class I standpipe system is required. This system may/should be
combined with required sprinkler system.
20. Alley curbs need to cut back and/or alley curb corners must have turn
radius for movement of fire equipment.
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EXHIBIT "A"
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the
California Administrative Code.
CASE NO: PP/CUP 90-1
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Kenneth Cokeley
P.O. Box 971
Solaro Beach, CA 92075
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A 10,000 square foot office building and
associated parking lot and greenbelt to be located at 73-330 Highway 111 and
44-885 San Benito Circle.
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.
March 20, 1990
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DIRECTOR OF COMvlUNITY PMEVT
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