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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1438PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1438 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 FOR A 10,000 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 75-100 ST. C ARLES PLACE. CASE NO. PP 90-6 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 EVEREIT BRUNELLE for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and Precise Plan for a 10,000 square foot industrial building located at 75-100 St. Charles 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 community development has determined that the project will not have a significant environmental impact 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 their actions: 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 a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact "Exhibit A" and Precise Plan 90-6 on file in the Department of Community Development are hereby approved, subject to attached conditions. PLANNING CCNVIISSICN RESOLUrICN NO. 1438 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 WHITLOCK NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ATTEST: N A. DXcet9 PD/tm 2 CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson PLANNIINU CnNNIISSION RESOLUTION N3. 1438 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE ND. PP 90-6 Department of Community' Development: 1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file with the department of community development, 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 stated and federal statutes now in force, or which hereafter may be in force. 3. Construction of a portion of said project shall cannence within one year from the date of final approval unless a time extension 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 City Fire Marshal Public Works Department 5. Applicant agrees to pay a future reasonable assessment for Cwk Street improvements including bridges at Interstate 10 and the Whitewater Cannel. 6. Payment of fringe -toed lizard mitigation fees in amount of $330.00 ($600 per acre prorated) prior to issuance of grading permit. 7. The site plan shall include provision for through circulation with the property to the west. Applicant shall execute reciprocal access easements with that western property owner. 8. Project shall make appropriate provisions for commercial recycling. Department of Public Works: 1. 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 PLANNING CCM1ISSICN RESOLUTION IAA. 1438 2. 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. 3. 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 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 approach. "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. 4. 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. 5. Landscaping maintenance on St. Charles Place shall be the responsibility of the property owner. 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. 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. 8. PLopused building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. 9. Applicant shall provide 1200 cubic feet of on -site retention area for the purpose of storm and nuisance water retention. 10. Loading zone access and circulation, as shown on the proposed site plan, is unacceptable. Applicant shall revise loading zone access and circulation patterns and submit site improvement/grading plans reflecting those revisions. Riverside Cbunty Fire Department: 1. With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced plan check the fire department recommends the following fire protection measures be provided in accordance with city municipal code, NFPA, UFC, 4 PLANNING CO'USSION RESOLUrICN NO. 1438 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 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 gpn for 2 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. 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. Sprinkler system. 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 5 PLANNIKU CCMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1438 system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department." 9. Comply with Title 19 of the California Administrative Code. OCC load over 50. 10. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13R. 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. 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 portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not less than 2A1OBC in rating. Fire extinguishers must rot be over 75' walking distance. 16. Install a dust collecting system as per the Uniform Building Code, Section 910a and Uniform Fire Code Section 76.102, depending on type work done -- dust generation? 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 rot 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. 18. If gated, 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-conLwlled 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. A11 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". 6 r1 PLANNIIu C MvUSSION RFSOLUPION AA. 1438 19. Occupancy separation will be required as per the Uniform Building Code, Sec. 503. Office areas vs. machine shop? 20. Install Panic Hardware and exit signs as per Chapter 33, Sections of the Uniform Building Code. 21. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy. 22. 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. 23. A second access is required. This can be accomplished by two main access points from main roadway or an emergency gated access into an adjoining development. 24. 50/30 foot radius curbs to allow access of fire equipment. PD/tm 7 PLi NNflG CXNv1ISSICN RFSOLUPIOI NO. 1438 EXHIBIT "A" Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California Administrative Code. CASE NO: PP 90-6 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: NEGATIVE DECLARATION Imperial Sheet Metal Co. Inc. Everett Brunelle 74-842 Velie Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 PROJECT D RIPTICN/IACNITION: A 10,000 square foot industrial building at 75- 100 St. Charles 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 r1 found attached. £C#?r4 May 1, 1990 RAMON A. DIAZ DATE DIRECTOR OF OCTMUNITY PMENT PD/tm 8