HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1436PLANNING CLM4IISSICN RESOLUTION NO. 1436
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING CCNMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
OONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A 31,000 SQUARE FOOT
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDING AND NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AS IT
PERTAINS THERETO ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF LARKSPUR LANE AND SHADOW
MOUNTAIN DRIVE
CASE NO. CUP 90-7
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 1st day of May, 1990, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider
the request of PALM DESERT PARTNERS for approval of a conditional use permit
for a 31,000 square foot professional office building at the northeast corner
of Larkspur Lane and Shadow Mountain Drive; 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 negative impact on
the environment and a negative declaration has been prepared; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arganents, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be
heard, said planning commission did find the following facts and reasons to
exist to justify the granting of said conditional use permit:
1. The proposed use is consistent with the intent and purpose of the
Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance, Commercial Core Specific Plan and
General Plan.
2. The operation of the proposed use will not adversely impact adjacent
uses in the vicinity or be injurious to the public health 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 as delineated in
Exhibit "A" is hereby certified.
3. That approval of Conditional Use Permit 90-7 is hereby granted for
reasons subject to the attached conditions (Exhibit "B").
PLANNING COTTISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1436
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 1st day of May, 1990, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, JONATHAN, RIC ARDS, AND WHITLOG(
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
PLANNIN3 cn4IISSICN RESOLtYPICN NO. 1436
SIT "A"
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California
Administrative Code.
CASE NO: CUP 90-7
APPLICANT/PROJECTT SPONSOR:
DATIVE DDC=ARATICN
Palm Desert Partners
Howard Lapham, Architect
577 Sunny Dunes
Palm Springs, CA 92264
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A 31,000 square foot office professional
building at the northeast corner of Larkspur Lane and Shadow Mountain Drive.
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.
A. DIAZ
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY VELOPMENT
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EXHIBIT "B"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CAE NO. CUP 90-7
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
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.
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
mission
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.
Depart of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Sections 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.
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4. As required under Section 12.16 and 26.44 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code, existing utilities shall be placed underground per each respective
utility district's recannendation. 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 undergtuunding.
5. As required under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.28, and in
accordance with Sections 26.40 and 26.44, complete improvements plans and
specifications shall be submitted to the director of public works for
checking and approval before construction of any improvements is
commenced. 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,
concrete sidewalk in an appropriate size and configuration and city
standard driveway approach. "As -built" plans shall be submitted to, and
approved by, the director of public works prior to the acceptance of the
improvement by the city.
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 the issuance of any permits
associated with this project.
7. Landscaping maintenance on Larkspur Lane and Shadow Mountain Drive shall
be the responsibility of the property owner.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Any and all offsite improvc:P^nts shall be preceded by the approval of
plans by the director of public works 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 two driveway approaches being allowed
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to serve this property. The proposed Shadow Mountain access shall be
restricted to emergency use only.
13. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in
accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
14. Landscaping, walls and other site improvements within a 40-foot "clear
sight triangle" shall be no higher than three feet above top of curb
elevation.
City Fire Marshal:
1. The fire department recommends the following fire protection measures be
provided in accordance with City Municipal Code, NFPA, UFC, and UBC and/or
recognized Fire Protection Standards:
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 snow 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 gpn 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.
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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. Comply with Title 19 of the California Administrative Code. Occupant load
50+.
10. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. The post indicator
valve and fire department connection nzection shall be located to the front, not
less than 25' from 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 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 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. If gated, whenever access into private property is controlled through use
of gates, barriers, guard houses or similar means, provision shall be made
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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 -controlled 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 devires 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. Two existing hydrant on Larkspur frontage are substandard single 2 1/2
warfheads. New super hydrants will have to be installed throughout
project site to provide coverage of less than (50' to all exterior
portions of building).
19. Access for fire equipment is a problem. Template attached to adjust
island and curb radius.
20. Fire department will need access to northeast corner of building. We do
not scale walls or hedges to access backs of buildings. Need gate (6 feet
minimum) or driveable hard surface.
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