HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1449PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1449
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A PRECISE PLAN OF
DESIGN/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PARCEL MAP
WAIVER TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 13,000 SQUARE
FOOT OFFICE PROJECT AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
FRED WARING DRIVE AND SAN ANSELMO AVENUE.
CASE NOS. PP/CUP 90-11 AND PMW 90-10
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 the request of FOXX & ASSOCIATES, for the above mentioned project; 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
negative impact on the environment; 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, 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
or general welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
Palm Desert, California, as follows:
endanger the public peace, health, safety
by the Planning Commission of the City of
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/Conditional Use Permit 90-11 and PMW
90-10 is hereby recommended to city council for approval for reasons
subject to the attached conditions.
PLANNING CXM IISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1449
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Canrussion, held on this 19th day of June, 1990, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, JONATHAN, RICEIARDS, AND WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
HAWING COMMISSION RESOLUPION NO. 1449
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NOS. PP/CUP 90-11 AND PM 90-10
Department of C iinui city 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. Construction of a portion of said project shall canmence 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.
3. 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.
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
Palm Desert Water & Services District
Evidence of said permit or clearance hunt 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. Access to trash/service areas shall be placed so as not to conflict with
parking areas. Said placement shall be approved by applicable trash
company and department of community development and shall include
provisions for recycle bins.
6. All future occupants of the buildings shall comply with parking
requirements of the zoning ordinance.
7. A detailed parking lot and building lighting plan shall be submitted to
staff for approval, subject to applicable lighting standards, plan to be
prepared by a qualified lighting engineer.
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8. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the department of
public works prior to architectural review commission submittal.
9. Project is subject to Art in Public Places fee per Ordinance No. 473.
10. Final landscape plans shall comply with proposed August 24, 1989 parking
lot tree planting master plan.
11. 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
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.
12. Approval of this project is subject to city council approval of ZOA 90-2.
13. Two reciprocal access easements shall be provided, one being a 24 foot
width east/west throughway on lot nos. 19 and 20; the second providing for
the Fred Waring driveway on lot no. 3. Easements to be recorded prior to
issuance of building permits.
14. A phase 1 and phase 2 Fred Waring driveway plan shall be designed to
provide for a 24 foot width two-way access so the project can stand alone
under phase one and convert to the half driveway with extended landscape
for phase 2.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code, shall be paid prior to recordation of final map.
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.
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, complete improvement plans and
specifications shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for
checking and approval before construction of any improvements is
cannenced. Offsite improvement plans shall be reviewed and approved by
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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,
city standard concrete sidewalk in an appropriate size and configuration.
"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 shall be paid prior
to issuance of a grading permit.
7. Landscaping maintenance on Fred Waring Drive, San Anselmo Avenue and Santa
Rosa Way shall be the responsibility of the property owner.
8. As required under Sections 12.66 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 undeLyLuunding.
9. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 27, complete grading
plans and specifications shall be sutmitted to the director of public
works for checking and approval prior to issuance of any permits
associated with this project.
10. 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 and the State
Department of Transportation.
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 a grading permit.
12. Size, number and location of driveways to the specifications of the
department of public works with no more than three driveway approaches to
be allowed to serve this property. The applicant shall attempt to
incorporate a joint use driveway with the adjacent property to the east as
a part of this development. No driveways shall be permitted on Santa Rosa
Way.
13. Grading permit issuance shall be subject to the waiver of parcel map first
being approved and recorded. As part of the waiver of parcel map process,
the applicant shall either provide for the pay-off or reapportionment of
any city assessments against the subject properties.
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14. Building pad elevations for the proposed development are subject to review
and approval in accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code.
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 gin 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
fire department for review. No building permit shall be issued until the
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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 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.
All building over 5,000 square feet.
10. Comply with Title 19 of the California Administrative Code. Occupant 50+.
11. Install a
valve and
less than
12. Install a
3803, for
complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. The post indicator
fire department connection shall be located to the front, not
25' from the building and within 50' of an approved hydrant.
fire alarm (waterflow) as required by the Uniform Building Code,
sprinkler system.
13. Install tamper alarm on supply valve for sprinkler systems.
14. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes.
15. Install a fire alarm as required by the Uniform Building Code and/or
Uniform Fire Code.
16. Install panic hardware and exit signs per Uniform Building Code, and/or
Uniform Fire Code.
17. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not less
than 2A1OBC in rating. Fire extinguishers must not be over 75' walking
distance.
18. Install a Hood/Duct automatic fire extinguishing system. Commercial
cooking only.
19. 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'
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radius turn -around (55' in industrial developments). Fountains or garden
islands placed in the middle of these turn-arounds shall not exceed a 5' tors
radius or 10' diameter.
20. 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 conLrulled 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 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".
21. Occupancy separation will be required as per the Uniform Building Code,
Sec. 503.
22. Install Panic Hardware and Exit signs as per Chapter 33, Sections of the
Uniform Building Code.
23. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
24. 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. *This is cumulative totals of all floors and covered patio
areas.
25. Check to see if existing fire hydrants in the area of project might help
satisfy fire flow and spacing requirement.
26. Garb radius for turning of equipment is 31 ft. inside and 51 ft. outside.
Check entries and islands to ensure fire equipment can access project.
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