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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1450PLANNING CCM4IISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1450 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, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO OFFICE PROFESSIONAL, CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-2 (7) TO 0.P., PRECISE PLAN/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL OF A 7333 SQUARE FOOT PROFESSIONAL OFFICE PROJECT FOR A 25,740 SQUARE FOOT SITE ON THE EAST SIDE OF MONTEREY AVENUE, 670 FEET SOUTH OF FRED WARING AT THE EAST CITY LIMIT. CASE NOS. GPA 90-1, C/Z 90-4, VAR 90-3, PP/CUP 90-9 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 O. MICHPEL HOWIE, for approval of a negative declaration of environmental impact, general plan amendment and change of zone, precise plan/conditional use permit, and setback variances for a 7333 square foot office complex on a 25,740 square foot property on the east side of Monterey Avenue, 670 feet south of Fred Waring Drive; 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 of all persons desiring to be heard, said planning commission did find the following facts to exist to justify their actions: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND CHANGE OF ZONE 1. The proposed office use is compatible with other existing and approved uses in the area. 2. The proposed use will be compatible with high traffic volumes on Monterey Avenue. 3. The proposed zoning will be consistent with the General Plan as amended. PRECISE PLAN/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCES 1. The 65 foot lot depth in the area is unique within the 0.P. zone. 2. The strict application of the setback requirements preclude viable development of the parcels and prevents implementation of the Palma Village Specific Plan goal for attractive quality development on Monterey. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUPION ND. 1450 3. The strict and literal interpretation of the 0.P. standards create an unreasonable hardship by precluding logical development of the site. 4. Due to the nature of the overall design, the proposed project will still achieve the goals of the 0.P. zone setbacks which are the creation of an attractive streetscape, buildings compatible with adjacent single family hones, and will not represent a threat to 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", GPA 90-1 Exhibit "B", C/Z 90-4 Exhibit "C", VAR 90-3 and PP/CUP 90-9 on file in the department of community development are hereby recommended to the city council for approval subject to attached conditions. 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, RICHARDS, AND WHITLOCK NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: JONATHAN ATEEST : 004A4e>1 RAMON A. DIAZ, Secret SRS/tm 2 CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1450 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NOS. PP/CUP 90-9, VAR 90-3 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. 3. Construction of a portion of said project shall catmence within one year fLun 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. 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. 5. 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 faun the following agencies: Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert Architectural Commission City Fire Marshal Riverside County Department of Health Evidence of said permit or clearance fLutl 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. 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. That the applicant provide a minimum 42 inch wide opening in the east wall to allow pedestrian access fLun the residential area to Monterey. 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. 3 PLANNING COMMIISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1450 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. 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. Subject improvements shall include, but not be limited to, the installation of a minimum 30 foot wide drive approach, removal and reconstruction of Catalina Way cul-de-sac and any other improvements as may be required by the director of public works. 4. Off -site improvement plans shall be reviewed and approved by the director of public works and a surety posted to guarantee the installation of all required off -site 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. 5. 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. 6. Landscaping maintenance on Monterey Avenue and Catalina Way shall be the responsibility of the property owner. 7. 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. 8. 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 issuance of any permits associated with this project. 9. 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. 10. Pad elevations of the proposed structure are subject to review and modification in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. 11. Prior to the approval of any plans or the issuance of any permits associated with this proposal, applicant shall secure the vacation of the existing San Nicholas Avenue street right-of-way, subject to the retention of any and all public utility easements and provisions for pedestrian access easements. 4 PLANNING CCNMISSIO[1 RESOLUTION NO. 1450 12. Applicant shall reconstruct the existing cul-de-sac on Catalina Way incorporating continued vehicular access to the existing residential units as well as continued pedestrian access to Monterey Avenue. Improvement plans for the reconstruction shall be approved by the director of public works prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this project. Riverside G:unty 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 gpn 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 fiuri any portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular travelways. The required fire flow shall be available fruit 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. 5 PLANNING cavassioN RESOLUTION AU. 1450 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. Voluntary: 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. Not required for buildings under 5,000 square feet. We highly recommend. 11. Voluntary: Install a fire alarm (waterflow) as required by the Uniform Building Code, 3803, for sprinkler system. 12. Voluntary: 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. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy. 17. All new residences/dwellings are required to have illuminated residential addresses meeting both city and fire department approval. Shake shingle 6 PLANNING 032IISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1450 roofs are no longer permitted in the cities of Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert. 18. Emergency fire access off end of cul-de-sac must be continuous all weather, hard surface roadway 16 foot in width. 19. Turn radius does not allow our equipment room to make turns to access building 5, a template is attached for your use. Radius 31' inside 51' outside. 20. If emergency access in rear parking lot is gated or chained closed the fire department must have access by way of item 21 or cheap lock that can be cut with standard bolt cutters. SRS/tm 7 PLANNING G COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1450 EXHIBIT "A" Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California Administrative Code. NEGATIVE DECLARATIQI CASE NOS: GPA 90-1, C/Z 90-4, VAR 90-3, PP/CUP 90-9 APPLICANT/PRO JEC,T SPONSOR: Mike Homte P.O. Box 258 Palm Desert, CA PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A 7333 square located on the east side of Monterey Avenue Catalina Way. 92261 foot single story office complex on the north and south sides of 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. RAMON A. DIAZ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY 'VELOPMENT SRS/tm 8 4 t • ■0■■;:1111 ONOM* 111.11101 {II IAA IAY ►ICO 0I ■■■n■■I ■■M■■ ■1 I*NCHO OIAMOt � � o V 4 s DIM( PALM DESERT of TOWN CINNTER OLLE • E McCALLuU. TNE.WIE t i i AM13 A0 JA M Y{ J. l - C ...IT ALIN.. 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