HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1446PLANNING C TUSSION RESOLUTION NO. 1446
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND PRECISE
PLAN FOR A 47,000 SQUARE FOOT MEDICAL OFFICE
BUILDING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FRED WARING
DRIVE AND SAN PABLO AVENUE.
CASE NO. PP 90-8
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 19th day of June, 1990, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider a request by TOWNSGATE FINANCIAL, for approval of a negative
declaration of environmental impact and precise plan for a 47,000 square foot
medical office building at the southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and San
Pablo Avenue; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement 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 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:
1. The proposed use and design of the project is consistent with the
goals and objectives of the Office Professional zone, the Palma
Village Specific Plan and Palm Desert General Plan.
2. The design of the proposed building and site plan is compatible with
existing and proposed land uses in the vicinity.
3. The proposed use will not depreciate property values, restrict the
lawful use of adjacent properties or threaten the public 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 the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Exhibit "A",
and PP 90-8 on file in the department of community development is
hereby recommended to the city council for approval, subject to
conditions.
PLANNING OONMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1446
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 19th, day of June, 1990, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, JONATHAN, AND WHITLOCK
NOES: RICHARDS
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
PLANNINU CCM 1SSICN RFSOLUIICN NO. 1446
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 90-8
Department of (bmmunity 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. 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 cctnence 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. 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 from 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. 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
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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.
10. Applicant shall emphasize drought resistent and water conserving plant
materials and irrigation technologies into landscape plan.
11. Trash area shall provide for cxcrnercial recycling.
Department 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. Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees, in accordance with ordinance
requirements of the City of Palm Desert, shall be paid prior to the
issuance of building permits.
4. 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.
5. Hill 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.
6. As required under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.28, and in
accordance with Sections 26.40 and 26.44, canplete 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. "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.
7. All private driveways and parking lots shall be inspected by the
engineering department and a standard inspection fee paid prior to
issuance of a grading permit.
8. Landscaping maintenance on Fred Waring Drive, San Pablo Avenue and Santa
Rosa Way shall be the responsibility of the property owner.
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9. 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 undergrounding.
10. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 27, cxmplete 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.
11. Any and all off -site improvements 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.
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 the grading permit.
13. Prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this project
applicant shall initiate parcel map processing for the consolidation of
the existing parcels.
14. Landscaping, walls and other site improvements within a 40-foot "clear
sight triangle" for all intersections shall be no higher than three feet
above top of curb elevation.
15. Traffic safety striping on Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue shall be
provided to the specifications of the director of public works. A traffic
conl,Lol plan must be submitted to and be approved by the director of
public works prior to the placement of any pavement markings.
16. Applicant shall provide for the design and construction of Fred Waring
Drive improvements including, but not limited to, combination right -turn
lane bus bay for the project entry and concrete sidewalk on all project
street frontages. Access driveways for the proposed undeiyiuund and above
ground parking areas shall not be contiguous. Sufficient right-of-way to
accommodate these improvements shall be dedicated on the parcel map.
17. Waiver of access to all public streets except at approved locations shall
be granted on the parcel map.
18. Finished floor elevations as shown on the project site plan are subject to
review and modification in accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code.
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19. Dedication of half street right-of-way on Santa Rosa Way at 30 feet shall
be provided on the parcel map.
Riverside County 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,
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 gpm for 2 hours
duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure.
3. A fire flow of 1500 gain 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 fin 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 horn 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. Automatic fire sprinklers.
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
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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.
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 2A10BC in rating. Fire extinguishers must not be over 75' walking
distance.
16. Install a Hood/Duct automatic fire extinguisher system. Only for
ccmnercial kit.
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.
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 Depar-bnent. All controlled access devices that are power operated
shall have a radio -controlled over -ride system capable of opening the gate
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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 conLLolled 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".
19. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
20. This project may require licensing and/or review by state agencies.
Applicant should prepare a letter of intent detailing the pLvpJsed 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, depending on tenant improvement
occupancy class.
21. All new residences/dwellings are required to have illuminated residential
addresses meeting* both city and fire department approval. Shake shingle
roofs are no longer permitted in the cities of Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage
or Palm Desert.
22. Underground parking area must have 13 ft. 6 inch vertical clearance and
turning access throughout or provide underground parking area with
ccimbination standpipe and sprinkler system per UBC 3801.
23. Access and turn radius need to be adjusted to allow fire equipment access
on south side of building. Loading zone seems to be causing most of the
problem.
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EXHIBIT "A"
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California
Administrative Code.
CASE NO: PP 90-8
APPLICANT/PROJECT' SPONSOR:
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Townsgate Financial
c/o Ray Fox
2650 Camino del Rio South
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92108
P1 X1EC,T DFSCRIPTICN/LOCNTICN: A 47,000 square foot medical office building at
the southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue.
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.
`7(APAPO9/V• Kf/ June 19, 1990
RAMON A. DIAZ DATE
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY LOP[ENT
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