HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1452PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1452
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF IMPACT AND PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN
FOR A 8,619 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING LOCATED
AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BOARDWALK AND
MEDITERRANEAN.
CASE NO. PP 90-12
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California
did on this 19th day of June, 1990, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of BILL WILSON for approval of a Negative Declaration
of Environmental Impact and Precise Plan for a 8,619 square foot industrial
building located at the northeast corner of Boardwalk and Mediterranean; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the
"City of Palm Desert Procedures 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 90-12 on file in the Departanent of Community
Development are hereby approved, subject to attached conditions.
PLANNING OONMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1452
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 3rd day of July, 1990, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, RICHARDS, AND WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: ERWOOD AND JONATHAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
PLANNING OCNMISSION RFSOLUFION NO. 1452
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 90-12
Department of 0 mmunity Development:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with
exhibits on file with the department of catrmuiity 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 statues 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 a time extension is
granted, otherwise said approval shall became null, void and of no
effect whatsoever.
4. 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 hunt 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 Cook Street
improvements including bridges at Interstate 10 and the Whitewater
Channel.
6. Payment of fringe -toed lizard mitigation fees in amount of $330.00
($600 per acre prorated) prior to issuance of grading permit.
7. 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.
2. Complete improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted to the
director of public works for checking and approval before construction
of any improvements is cammenced. Prior to project final, applicant
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shall submit "as -built" plans to the director of public works for
review and approval.
3. 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.
4. Applicant shall provide for the construction of a concrete sidewalk in
an appropriate size and configuration along the property frontage.
5. Landscaping maintenance on Boardwalk and Mediterranean 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 issuance of any permits
associated with this project.
7. Size, number and location of driveways to the specifications of the
department of public works with only two driveway approaches to be
allowed to serve this project.
8. Applicant shall provide 1500 cubic feet of on -site retention area for
the purpose of storm and nuisance water retention.
9. 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.
10. Grading permit issuance shall be subject to a waiver of parcel map for
parcel consolidation first being approved and recorded.
11. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification
in accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
Riverside County Fire Department:
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 show 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
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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 gpm 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 faun 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 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.
10. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. The post
indicator valve and fire department connection shall be located to the
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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 panic hardware and exit signs per Uniform Building Code, and/or
Uniform Fire Code.
16. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not
less than 2A10BC in rating. Fire extinguishers must not be over 75'
walking distance.
17. Install a Hood/Duct automatic fire extinguishing system, commercial
cooking only.
18. 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.
Driveways to Boardwalk and Mediterranean.
19. 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 conLLulled
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".
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20. Occupancy separation will be required as per the Uniform Building Code,
Sec. 503. Building plan check review.
21. Install Panic Hardware and Exist signs as per Chapter 33, Sections of
the Uniform Building Code.
22. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
23. 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.
24. A second access is required. This can be accomplished by two main
access points faun main roadway or an emergency gated access into an
adjoining development.
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PLANNIN3 COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1452
EXHIBIT "A"
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the
California Administrative Code.
CASE NOS: PP 90-12
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Bill Wilson
70-500 Thunderbird Road
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: An 8,619 square foot industrial/showroom
building at the northeast corner of Boardwalk and Mediterranean.
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.
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• July 3, 1990
RAMON A. DIAZ DATE
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY LOPMENT
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